State-Of-The-Art Technology

Our digital equipment at Willow Glen Dentistry improves patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, increasing treatment precision and boosting efficiency. Key tools like intraoral scanners, 3D imaging (CBCT), and CAD/CAM systems reduce treatment time, eliminate messy physical impressions, and allow for single-visit restorations, resulting in a more comfortable and personalized patient experience.

iTero Lumina Intraoral Digital Scanner

The iTero Lumina is a next-generation intraoral scanner that captures high-resolution 3D digital images of your teeth and gums. Unlike traditional methods that use messy, "goopy" putty molds, this advanced digital tool uses a small handheld wand to create a precise 3D replica of your mouth in real-time. You can say goodbye to the uncomfortable trays and sticky materials used in traditional impressions. The process is completely digital and non-invasive. We can show you a photorealistic 3D simulation of what your teeth currently look like and what it could look like after treatment before you even begin. With the scanner's superior accuracy and detail, the precision leads to better fit for crowns, bridges, implants, clear aligners, night guards, retainers, and more! Every new patient gets a scan for no fee, and periodic scans as needed allow us to track changes in your oral health over time, such as gum recession or tooth wear, helping us catch potential issues early.

Glidewell Fastmill.io (Same-Day Crowns)

A Glidewell fastmill.io™ is a high-precision, in-office milling machine that allows us to create permanent, lab-quality same-day dental crowns right here in our office. Using advanced CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) technology, it carves your custom restoration from a solid block of durable ceramic or zirconia while you wait. The biggest benefit is speed. Traditionally, a crown requires two appointments weeks apart. With the fastmill.io, we can design, mill, and place your permanent crown in a single visit. Because you leave with your final restoration the same day, there is no need for a "temporary" crown. This means no worrying about a temporary falling off or feeling uncomfortable while you wait for the lab. We can mill BruxZir® NOW restorations made of tooth-colored zirconia, the most trusted and durable crown material in dentistry. The Fastmill.io system uses Artificial Intelligence (CrownAI™) to analyze millions of successful cases and propose a crown design perfectly tailored to your unique bite and tooth shape. This ensures a highly accurate, comfortable fit with minimal adjustments needed. The milling blocks come in a wide variety of shades to perfectly match your natural teeth. The result is a metal-free restoration that looks and functions just like a real tooth.

Dental CBCT X-ray Machine

A Dental CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) machine is a specialized type of X-ray equipment that goes beyond traditional 2D images to create a highly detailed 3D digital model of your entire oral and facial structure. In a single, quick scan, it captures your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone, providing a level of anatomical detail that a standard X-ray simply cannot match. Because the images are 3D, your dentist can view your mouth from any angle and even see "cross-sections" of your jaw. This makes it possible to spot hidden infections, fractures, or pathologies that 2D X-rays might miss. While it provides much more information than a standard X-ray, a CBCT scan uses significantly less radiation than a traditional "medical" CT scan found in hospitals—often up to 10 times less. For dental implants, CBCT is the gold standard. It allows us to measure the exact thickness of your bone and map out the precise location of nerves and sinuses, ensuring your implant is placed in the safest, most stable position possible. The scan is completely painless and takes only 10 to 40 seconds. You simply sit or stand still while the machine's arm rotates gently around your head. There is no need to bite down on uncomfortable plastic sensors. By "seeing it all" before a procedure even begins, your dentist can plan surgery with extreme accuracy, which often leads to shorter procedure times and a smoother, faster recovery for you. A dental CBCT can also aid in root canal treatment and extractions as well!

Overjet AI

Overjet AI is a cutting-edge clinical intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to assist your dental team in reading and analyzing your X-rays with incredible precision. Think of it as a powerful "second set of expert eyes" that works in real-time to identify dental conditions—such as early-stage cavities or bone loss—that can sometimes be difficult for the human eye to detect on traditional black-and-white images. Overjet transforms standard X-rays into clear, color-coded visuals. By highlighting areas of concern directly on the screen, it helps you visualize exactly what is happening in your mouth, making it easier to understand our recommendations. The AI is designed to spot even the smallest changes in your oral health. This allows us to intervene sooner with more conservative, less invasive treatments before a small issue becomes a larger, more expensive problem. Overjet is the first dental AI platform cleared by the FDA to both detect cavities and quantify bone levels with millimeter-level precision. This data-driven approach ensures your diagnosis is based on objective, clinical-grade measurements. Patients often feel more confident knowing their diagnosis is supported by technology trained on millions of clinical cases. This added layer of validation provides peace of mind that you are receiving the most accurate care possible. Because Overjet provides objective, data-backed evidence and precise measurements, it often helps dental insurance companies process and approve claims more quickly. This means less waiting for you and more predictable coverage for your treatment.