Here at Shelbourne, we have invested heavily in computer-based dental technology to help us with our work. This helps us streamline processes, and ultimately enhances patient care.
Such technology includes digital photography, digital x-ray imaging (including Cone Beam CT), and intraoral scanners. Incorporating these into our practice has led to more efficient, precise, and comfortable dental experiences for our patients, better outcomes and fewer errors!
Digital Imaging
This encompasses digital X-rays and CBCT scans. The benefits are enormous - immediate results, far less radiation exposure, and enhanced diagnostic capabilities compared to traditional film-based methods. Our intraoral x-rays units are fully digital (we use Sirona sensors) and our digital CBCT machine is a top of the line CareStream model.
Improved Patient Experience
Digital dentistry can reduce anxiety, improve comfort during procedures, and shorten treatment times, leading to a more positive patient experience.
Intraoral Scanners
Scanners completely replace traditional impressions by creating digital models of the patient's mouth, which we can then use for treatment planning and make restorations including crowns, veneers and dental implants. No more gooey impression material in your mouth. Here at Shelbourne, we use scanners by 3Shape, the best in the business.
Better Communication
Using these tools allow better communication between ourselves and our lab technicians, and of course with our patients! Digital dentistry helps us ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding treatment plans and progress.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence
Slowly but surely, AI is increasingly being integrated into digital dentistry for tasks like diagnosis & treatment planning. Will it replace dentists? Hopefully not! Thankfully human expertise and care are still essential to the delivery of top class dentistry.
What Our Clients Say
The vast majority of patients come to us through ‘Word of Mouth’ – we are eternally grateful to those patients who have been good enough to recommend us to friends, family and colleagues.
