Digital Dentistry
Dentistry has changed dramatically over the years, and today’s technology allows dental care to be more precise, efficient, and personalized than ever before. Gause Dentistry utilizes digital technology to enhance the patient experience from diagnosis and treatment planning to the creation of custom dental appliances.
As a highly digital dental office in the New York City Metro area, Gause Dentistry uses advanced technology throughout many areas of care. Our digital capabilities include CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, 3D printing, digital radiography, laser dentistry, air abrasion, and more.
Whether you are visiting us for routine dental care or planning a more complex procedure, digital dentistry can give Dr. Alex Gause and our team valuable information about your smile while helping us deliver highly customized treatment.
What Is Digital Dentistry?
Digital dentistry refers to the use of computer-based technology, advanced imaging, scanning, and digital fabrication during dental care. Instead of relying exclusively on traditional techniques, digital tools allow dentists to gather detailed information and use it to diagnose, plan, monitor, and perform treatment.
At Gause Dentistry, these technologies are not limited to one type of procedure. They can play a role in restorative dentistry, dental implants, root canal treatment, extractions, cosmetic care, oral health monitoring, and the creation of custom dental appliances. Our digital dentistry technology includes:
The goal is not simply to have the newest technology. It is to use the right technology to make your dental care more precise, informed, and customized.
CBCT Imaging for Advanced Dental Care in NYC
Traditional dental X-rays provide important information, but some treatments require a more detailed view. Cone beam computed tomography, commonly called CBCT, produces three-dimensional images that can help our team evaluate oral structures and plan treatment.
Gause Dentistry specifically uses CBCT imaging when planning and providing treatments such as dental implant treatment, wisdom tooth extractions, and root canal treatment.
These detailed images give Dr. Gause additional information that may not be available from a traditional two-dimensional image alone. The ability to examine oral structures from different angles can be particularly valuable when treatment involves areas beneath the gums or within the jaw.
Digital technology is also an important part of the office’s implant capabilities. Dr. Gause places and restores implants, including single-tooth implants, implant-supported removable dentures, and fixed full-arch or All-on-X treatment.
Digital Impressions and Intraoral Scanning
Gause Dentistry uses intraoral scanning for digital impressions to capture information about your teeth and smile and for monitoring patients’ oral health over time.
An intraoral scanner digitally captures the surfaces of your teeth and surrounding structures. Those scans can then become part of your digital dental record or be used in the planning and fabrication process for certain treatments. Digital impressions can offer several advantages, including:
Detailed digital records
of the teeth
Easy comparison
when monitoring oral health
Digital treatment planning
for appropriate procedures
Integration with 3D printing
and other digital workflows
No traditional impression material
Digital Radiography at Gause Dentistry
Dental imaging helps us see areas of your smile that cannot always be evaluated during a visual examination alone. Digital radiography uses digital sensors to capture X-ray images, bringing this important part of dentistry into a digital format.
Digital dental images can support the diagnostic process and help our team evaluate your teeth and surrounding oral structures. They can also become part of your dental record, giving us information that can be referenced when monitoring your oral health.
Depending on your individual needs, imaging may be used alongside other digital technology, such as CBCT or intraoral scanning, to give our team a more complete understanding of your smile.
3D Printing for Customized Dental Treatment
One of the most exciting aspects of digital dentistry is the ability to turn digital information into physical dental devices and tools. Gause Dentistry uses 3D printing for a wide variety of applications.
Our office uses 3D printing in the fabrication of:
- Night Guards
- Deprogrammers
- Retainers
- Surgical guides for dental implants
- Indirect restorations
- Bonding trays for composite veneers
Premier Dentistry: From Screen to Smile
This technology is especially useful because it connects different parts of the digital workflow. A patient’s mouth can be scanned, the resulting digital information can be used for planning, and a customized appliance or guide can then be fabricated.
For example, a surgical guide may be created as part of dental implant treatment, while a customized night guard may be fabricated for a patient receiving treatment for clenching or grinding.
It is important to note that while Gause Dentistry has extensive digital capabilities, the office does not use in-office milling.
Laser Dentistry in the New York City Metro Area
Lasers are another technology available at Gause Dentistry. By using concentrated light energy, dental lasers can interact with specific areas of the teeth or soft tissues during select procedures, either as an alternative or complement to traditional dental instruments.
Rather than using one approach for every patient, our team can determine when laser technology is appropriate based on the procedure and the patient’s individual needs.
Laser dentistry is part of Gause Dentistry’s larger commitment to incorporating modern technology when it can enhance the way care is provided.
Air Abrasion for Select Dental Procedures
Gause Dentistry also offers air abrasion as part of our digital and advanced dentistry capabilities. Air abrasion is a technique that uses a controlled stream of tiny particles to remove small amounts of tooth structure.
For appropriate cases, it can provide an alternative to more traditional methods of working on a tooth. Whether air abrasion is suitable depends on the tooth, the treatment being performed, and your individual dental needs.
Dr. Gause can determine which technique is most appropriate after examining your smile and discussing your treatment options.
How Digital Technology Comes Together at Gause Dentistry
The real advantage of a digital dental office is not any single piece of equipment. It is the ability to use different technologies together.
Depending on your treatment, your digital dental experience may involve several steps. For example, our team may:
Capture images
using digital radiography or CBCT
Scan your teeth
to create a digital impression
Use those records to evaluate your oral health or plan treatment
Create a customized design
based on your individual anatomy and needs
3D print an appliance, restoration, tray, or surgical guide
when appropriate
Keep information on hand
to help monitor changes in your oral health
This connected approach can be particularly valuable for patients receiving more involved treatment, including dental implants, restorative care, and cosmetic dentistry.
Why Choose Gause Dentistry for Digital Dentistry in NYC?
Advanced equipment is only valuable when it is paired with clinical knowledge and thoughtful treatment planning.
Dr. Alex Gause earned his DDS from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and is a graduate of the Kois Center. He is also a Dentsply Sirona KOL and a Colgate KTL. He uses his expertise in SureSmile® and implant dentistry to educate other dentists on these treatments and technologies.
An Advanced Approach to Digital Dentistry
The Gause Dentistry approach to digital dentistry focuses on using technology purposefully. Depending on your needs, that may mean using CBCT imaging to plan implant treatment, scanning your teeth to monitor oral health, or using 3D printing to create a customized night guard or surgical guide.
Our digital capabilities allow us to bring together:
- Advanced diagnostic information
- Detailed digital impressions
- Personalized treatment planning
- Modern restorative and cosmetic techniques
- Custom 3D-printed dental devices
- Technology for both straightforward and complex dental care
The result is a modern approach to dentistry designed around the individual patient.
About the Doctor
Specializing in dental implants and clear aligner treatment, Dr. Gause is a distinguished graduate of the Kois Center in Seattle, where he received advanced training in comprehensive oral rehabilitation. He is also a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona SureSmile aligners and is a sought-after national lecturer on dental implantology and digital implant workflows.
Experience Digital Dentistry at Gause Dentistry
Modern dental technology can change much more than the tools used during an appointment. It can improve how we gather information, plan care, monitor your oral health, and customize treatment for your smile.
If you are looking for advanced digital dentistry in the New York City Metro area, discover how our technology and personalized approach can help you achieve your dental goals.
Schedule a consultation at our office or schedule a virtual consultation online with Gause Dentistry today.