With the ever-growing rise of technology, the medical industry has jumped at the opportunity to digitize its workflow. Market research conducted by Fact.MR found that the global market for three-dimensional (3D) dental scanners is anticipated to reach a value of $ 2.5 billion United States Dollars (USD) by the end of 2027. In addition, a report published by Allied Market Research found the market to be estimated at $834.63 million in 2020 with the expectation to reach $4.77 billion by 2030. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated to grow by 15.9% by 2030.

​Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health across the world. With gum disease as the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, it is an undiscussed pandemic. However, it is largely preventable through daily oral health maintenance.

Appropriate positioning of implants and preoperative planning are vital to attaining long-term aesthetic and functional success and survival of the implant. Virtual planning for implant placement and surgery is superior in terms of proper implant positioning and the prosthetic outcome compared to conventional implant surgery. Through a digitized workflow, digital guided implant surgery allows doctors to diagnose patients and plan implant cases in a three-dimensional (3D) tutorial and then accurately transfer those virtual plans to the patient’s mouth using a guide made from 3D printing technology. 

Every year, the number of patients in need of dentures grows. However, hindrances including the time-consuming manufacturing process plus the number of try-in appointments give a reason for dentists to stray away from offering removables in their practices. Fortunately, advancements in technology have led to more efficient and faster approaches to removable products with digital dentures.

​DESS (Dental Smart Solutions) is a worldwide leader in manufacturing restorative dental components. Their slogan is, “#1 supplier of compatible precision dental components, offering our customers a wide range of only the highest quality parts, all competitively priced.” DESS is the chosen company to be integrated with the Myerson Trusana material. 

North America has been the leader in global dental imaging for years. With the efforts by the American Dental Association (ADA) to increase awareness of maintaining oral health coupled with the wide range of dental imaging abilities and the growing population suffering from dental diseases, the market for dental imaging is estimated to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.20% through to 2025 and above 8% by 2031.

Argen is a global leader in digital dentistry and manufacturing gold alloys and zirconia. For over 50 years, they have been a trusted partner to dental labs worldwide and are committed to producing and delivering high-quality products. In addition, they are the largest milling and 3D printing company serving the dental lab industry. One of their newest endeavors is manufacturing clear aligners as part of their digital workflow.

​Taking impressions is an essential procedure in dentistry and is usually one of the first steps in the restoration and diagnostic process. Whether they’re for diagnostic casts, dentures, crowns, bridges, or aligners, they are a key part of getting an accurate restoration. A good dental impression has a clean facial surface of the teeth and its margins, does not have any voids or pulls, and is not able to be seen through. Accurate impressions guarantee the bonding trays will fit well and that the laboratory technician can create the most effective treatment plan. However, with poor impressions, neither the technician nor the dentist can produce a restoration that functions properly.

​Dental implants are small posts that serve to function as the root of a tooth. The three main parts of the implant system are the post that is inserted into the gums, the abutment that protrudes from the gum line, and the visible prosthesis. One of the most prominent ways that dental implants differ is in how the implant and prosthesis are attached–either by cement or with a screw.  Both methods have several benefits and drawbacks that should be considered when choosing what is right for the patient.

iTero is a leading dental technology company that is renowned around the globe. They produce various types of intraoral scanners and are constantly refining their products. Their first scanning option was released in 2007 and revolutionized the landscape for dentists, orthodontists, and labs. iTero scanners have since become the powerhouse behind over 10 million dental restorations.