3D printing is changing how orthodontists treat your smile. At Jensen Orthodontic Arts, we’re using 3D printing to help our neighbors in McKinney. Dr. Jensen wants our practice to remain innovative and relevant. Imagine getting dental restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures that fit right the first time. Sounds great, right? What if those same treatments were ready faster than ever before? With 3D printing, that’s exactly what you can expect. No more long waits, uncomfortable molds, or guesswork—just precise, custom-fit solutions designed for your comfort.
3D Printing and Prosthodontics
The word “prosthodontics will probably help you rack up a lot of points in Scrabble. It’s a part of orthodontics that’s concerned with restoring and replacing teeth. It’s a way for Dr. Jensen to help you put your smile back together with implants, bridges, dentures, or crowns. All of those are tools in Dr. Jensen’s orthodontic toolbox.
But where does 3D printing come in? Traditional methods require molds, manual adjustments, and longer turnaround times (who’s got time for that?). 3D printing allows for an accurate, fast, and personalized approach to crafting dental restorations.
Using 3D digital scans of your mouth, our McKinney team can design and print dental prosthetics with unmatched precision. The result? A quicker process, a better fit, and a smile that looks and feels amazing.
3D Printing in Dental Restorations
3D printing is revolutionizing how our practice handles dental restorations. Here’s how it all works:
Digital Impressions for Better Accuracy
Forget messy molds (ick!)—3D printing starts with a digital scan. Dr. Jensen uses an intraoral (it means “inside your mouth”) scanner to capture a highly detailed 3D image of your teeth and gums. The scan makes the process more comfortable for you. Even better, it helps us verify that we captured every detail for a perfect fit.
Custom Designs and Tailored Solutions
Once your scan is complete, specialized software helps design your restoration—whether it’s a crown, bridge, or denture. Every aspect, from the size to the shape and even the color, is adjusted to fit your mouth naturally.
Precise 3D Printing and Fabrication
Once Dr. Jensen finalizes your design, our 3D printer creates an exact restoration model. In some cases, we may print your actual prostheses layer by layer. Models can fabricate final restorations quickly and accurately, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.
The Benefits of 3D Printing for You
We don’t use 3D printing to have the latest and greatest technology on our block. Anything we invest in is ultimately in the service of you and your family. What advantages does 3D printing offer you?
Precision and Customization
Smiles are like DNA—every one identifies the person it belongs to. So why settle for a one-size-fits-all solution? 3D printing allows Dr. Jensen to create dental models that are a precise blueprint of your mouth. You’ll get a more comfortable, snug fit and a natural look that blends with your other teeth.
Speed and Efficiency
Conventional methods of creating prosthodontic models can take time and require multiple visits. Our Jensen Orthodontic Arts team enjoys seeing you, but we know a trip to our office isn’t always convenient.
3D printing has streamlined our process. It often cuts down the time needed to craft and fit your restorations. Fewer office visits mean you get to stick to your daily routine with no interruptions.
Comfort and Natural Look
Because 3D printing uses digital scans, we’re able to manufacture restorations that fit you from the start. Getting it right the first time makes it more convenient for you. Not as many adjustments, a treatment that delivers faster results, and a prosthetic that feels natural in your mouth.
Implant Guides: Precision Surgery with 3D Printing
3D printing plays an important role in dental implant surgery, too! By creating custom implant guides, Dr. Jensen uses 3D printing technology to give you a trustworthy, accurate placement.
Important Implant Information
Implant guides are essentially 3D-printed templates that slide neatly over your teeth and gums. Think of them like a road map for your implant procedure. They allow for pinpoint accuracy when Dr. Jensen places your implant. A template helps the doctor position your implant at the ideal angle and depth for optimal support and stability.
Digital Or Traditional?
By using a 3D-printed guide, Dr. Jensen can reach a level of quality that’s nearly impossible with traditional methods. You’ll experience a better fit and function of your implant. Digital methods like 3D printing also reduce surgery time and healing. Plus, it makes the entire procedure more comfortable for you. How? The guide minimizes the guesswork and speeds up the process.
Smiles Are 3D At Jensen Orthodontic Arts
At Jensen Orthodontic Arts in McKinney, 3D printing is giving everyone in our office something to smile about. Folks are getting more reliable treatments. They’re not waiting days (or even weeks) for appliances. They’re also starting and finishing their treatment cycles quicker than we’ve ever seen. Digital implant guides are helping make surgery more predictable. To top it all off, everyone’s getting better, longer-lasting results for their smiles. With 3D printing technology, orthodontic treatment is faster, easier, and more fun. To find out what it can do for you, go here to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jensen.