Are Robotic Treatments the Future of Dentistry?
By Michael Armijo | Published on February 14, 2011 | 0 Comments
Humans can only do so much, and there is a lot that even the most skilled dentist could miss during a basic dental examination or surgical procedure. Luckily, Albuquerque dentist Dr. Michael Armijo, D.D.S. says that robotic dentistry equipment is now being used to standardize procedures and decrease the chances of human error.
A premier dental implants provider in Albuquerque, Dr. Armijo says that there are a number of technological changes happening within the dental community right now. Because he runs one of the most high-tech dentistry practices in all of New Mexico, he has become a leader in the field of dental technology and digital equipment. He says that the Galileo 3D imaging system is changing the way that dentists like himself are able to help patients achieve the smiles they have always wanted.
According to Dr. Armijo, robotic dentistry equipment has made it possible for him to offer his patients the most precise, predictable placement of dental implants. Dentists who use robotic technology like the Galileo system during their dental implant procedures have fewer instances of complications because the margin of error is greatly diminished. Dr. Armijo says that the Galileo system in particular has been one of the biggest revelations ever in the world of implant dentistry.
Dr. Armijo says that the placement of dental implants will never be the same now that pioneers like himself have access to robotic dentistry equipment. By using the Galileo system, Dr. Armijo can determine the specific size of implant, the brand, and the diameter that he is going to need long before the day of the actual placement surgery. Robotic equipment also makes it possible for Dr. Armijo to visually see how deep he will need to place the implant before the procedure starts.
Robotic equipment doesn’t just make dental implant surgery safer and more precise; it also makes the surgery go faster. Dr. Armijo says that he can take a dental implant placement process down from 17 appointments – which is how many pre-op and post-op appointments some dentists require – all the way to just three. He can even make the pre-crown – which goes on top of the implant – before the implant placement. Best of all, this increased efficiency does not necessarily come with a higher price tag. Dr. Armijo does not charge any more for a dental implant procedure than his competitors.
Gone are the days when dental implant surgery was something to be afraid of. Thanks to new advancements available at high-tech dental offices today, dental implant surgery has become the most predictable and precise surgery a person could have anywhere on the body. In the future, Dr. Armijo sees robotic technology becoming the “standard of care,” with old-fashioned dentists struggling to keep up with professionals like himself who have been using this technology for years.
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