3D scanners, CAD software and 3D printing, among the most used digital technologies in dentistry.The dentist, Itamar Friedländer, reveals the advantages of 3D technology in dentistry: personalized, less invasive, shorter and more precise treatments.According to the Flash Global Market study promoted by the Dental sector of the Spanish Federation of Health Technology Companies, it indicates that in Spain, 60% of dental clinics are betting on digital technologies to promote the recovery of this sector and reach the consumption values ​​prior to the health crisis.Likewise, 3D printing in dentistry shows an annual growth of 35% and will reach 9.5 billion dollars in 2027, taking into account hardware, materials and 3D printed parts, according to a study by SmarTech Publishing.Among the advantages offered by 3D technology in dentistry is offering the patient a solution to their problem, in some treatments, in just 24 hours, since it addresses prosthetic procedures in a personalized and minimally invasive way.In this line, given that the therapeutic procedure can be planned virtually, the professional treats his patients in a much more efficient way, reducing the intervention time and increasing clinical success: "Virtual planning of dental implants allows us to design a surgical guide with great precision".In this sense, Friedländer highlights the possibility of "proposing different treatment plans to the patient and you can see what the result is going to be before starting".In addition, he "improves communication with patients, since they can see the result from the beginning."On the other hand, there is less waste in materials, since 3D printing is an additive technology, this means that layers of material are added according to the need of each geometry.How is the workflow in dentistry when using 3D technology?The main pillars of these new working methods are 3D scanners, design software (CAD) and 3D printing.Dr. Itamar Friedländer explains what each technology consists of and how it affects the workflow in the clinic:3D scanner.In the case of the scanner, it can be intraoral, of the teeth, or an external scanner, of the patient's face.With the intraoral scanner, the digital replica of the teeth can be obtained directly, while with the external scanner or facial scanner, a replica of the surface of the patient's face is obtained and these data can be combined with the images obtained by computed tomography ( a CT scan).All this information will be used for planning complex cases of rehabilitation or orthognathic surgery.Friedländer adds that "today with the scanner you can obtain virtual models of the patient, which you can print, use with design software to plan treatments. All these new techniques help us plan and integrate dental aesthetics and facial aesthetics ".Design and data processing software.Through this system, the reconstruction of digital models of the different pieces is carried out.From the digital model, the patient's prostheses can be designed digitally, planning the placement of the implants and even making a "set-up" of teeth to be able to manufacture aligners to move the teeth to the planned position.3D printer and milling machines.If you want to "materialize" these models, the model is printed with a 3D printer, "the most common are resin printers that use different technologies for 3D printing," they add from Friedländer Clinic.Therefore, "once you scan the patient, you can design a crown on a tooth, for example. Later, you can mill that crown. With a ceramic block and some drills, the milling machine polishes that block until there is only one crown. A dental restoration with a very high precision", they highlight.Challenges of therapeutic procedures planned virtuallyCurrently, the main challenge lies in obtaining a biocompatible material that enables direct printing of temporary and permanent teeth, without intermediate steps.On the other hand, from Friedländer they reveal that there are certain cases where digital technology still does not overcome analog procedures."For example, some very delicate aesthetic treatments or characterization of the ceramic used for veneers still require them to be done manually," they explain.In addition, they highlight that "3D technology is still a tool to achieve more precision in the processes, also making them shorter and more predictable. It cannot be all digital. Digital technology is used when the treatment requires it."About Friedländer Dental ClinicThe Friedländer Dental Clinic was born 5 years ago by Itamar Friedländer, an orthodontist and TMJ specialist.This center is located at Carrer Gran de Gràcia 110 in Barcelona and has a team of 12 dentists specialized in different areas who work under the slow philosophy, a method that focuses on offering stable, long-lasting solutions adapted to the needs of each patient.The clinic has 400m2, has 9 consulting rooms and a hospital-quality operating room with a sterile circuit.The Friedländer Dental Clinic team always works hand in hand with the most cutting-edge technology in the sector to carry out more precise diagnoses and treatments and currently has a CBTC that allows 3D X-rays to be taken and has CAD-CAM technology for all specialties .Along the same lines, the dental center also has intraoral scanners, 3D printers to make models, a CEREC milling machine and a Zeiss dental microscope to perform endodontics, restorative dentistry and periodontics.In addition, the professionals of the clinic are also trainers of other professionals at a national and international level.Comment this news on FacebookIf you want to make a comment about this news to the administrators of Murcia.com, fill out the following form:© Murcia.com is an independent portal, without dependence on official bodies