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Technology has revolutionized modern dentistry over the last 25+ years, transforming patient experiences through enhanced comfort, precision, and treatment outcomes that were previously impossible to achieve. During his extensive career, Dr. Lim has dedicated himself to staying on the cutting edge of the latest dental breakthroughs, continuously investing in advanced dental technology that elevates every aspect of patient care. These sophisticated tools enable our San Jose practice to provide accurate diagnosis, precise treatment planning, and superior results that exceed traditional dentistry methods.
At the Center for Advanced Dentistry, we use state-of-the-art dental technology to take the patient experience to the next level when it comes to comfort, efficiency, and quality outcomes. You’ll be amazed by everything our team can accomplish with these advanced tools, from creating detailed digital impressions in minutes to performing complex procedures with laser precision. Our commitment to technological excellence ensures you receive the most advanced dental care available in San Jose.
We need to create precise models of your mouth before placing dental implants, dentures, or crowns that could alter the look and function of your smile, making accuracy essential for successful treatment outcomes. Rather than using messy dental putty and uncomfortable molds that many dentists still rely on, we utilize advanced digital scanning technology with a small handheld intraoral scanner that captures your dental anatomy with exceptional precision. This modern approach eliminates the gagging, discomfort, and imprecision associated with traditional impression materials.
In just minutes, right before your eyes on a nearby monitor, our digital scanner takes thousands of data points and transforms them into a perfect three-dimensional impression of your teeth and soft tissue structures. These high quality images provide incredibly detailed views that we can use to plan your treatment down to the finest detail, ensuring optimal fit and function for your restorations. The digital format allows us to share your scans instantly with dental laboratories and specialists, streamlining the treatment process and reducing appointment time.
Digital dental impressions offer superior accuracy compared to traditional methods, capturing details that the naked eye cannot detect and creating a permanent digital record for future reference. Patients appreciate the comfortable, quick scanning process that requires no uncomfortable trays or unpleasant-tasting materials in their mouth. This technology represents a significant advancement in creating precise, well-fitting dental restorations that enhance both function and aesthetics.
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Our advanced CT/cone beam scanner enables us to create a highly detailed three-dimensional map of your complete dental anatomy, revealing all of your teeth, the health and density of your underlying bone structure, nerve locations, sinus cavities, and much more with unprecedented clarity. This sophisticated imaging technology provides detailed images that give us a deep understanding of your current oral health condition, allowing for accurate diagnosis of problems that traditional x rays might miss. The comprehensive view helps us identify potential complications before they arise.
We frequently use cone beam imaging to plan complex treatments like dental implant placement, where knowing the exact bone density, nerve positions, and available space is critical for successful outcomes. The technology allows us to create a precise surgical guide that ensures implants are placed at the optimal angle and depth, making success all but guaranteed. This level of planning precision was impossible with conventional two-dimensional x rays, representing a revolutionary advancement in implant dentistry.
The cone beam scanner also proves invaluable for evaluating bite alignment issues, detecting hidden infections, assessing jaw joint problems, and planning orthodontic treatment with greater accuracy. Unlike traditional medical CT scans, our dental-specific scanner delivers high quality images with significantly less radiation exposure while you remain comfortably seated. The immediate availability of these detailed images enables us to review findings with you during your appointment and develop an informed treatment plan on the spot.
Today’s advanced soft tissue lasers help us perform a wide array of dental procedures with more speed, comfort, and effectiveness than ever before, revolutionizing how we approach treatments involving gum tissue and bacteria removal. We can painlessly treat gum disease by using targeted laser energy to eliminate harmful bacteria from around tooth roots and within periodontal pockets, promoting faster healing and better long-term outcomes. The laser’s precision allows us to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy gum structure.
Laser technology enables us to rebalance a “gummy” smile through gentle gum recontouring that reveals more of your teeth and creates better proportion between your gums and teeth, enhancing your smile’s aesthetics without traditional surgical techniques. We can even correct restrictive lip and tongue ties so gently that even children don’t require anesthetic to remain comfortable during the procedure. The laser simultaneously cuts and cauterizes tissue, minimizing bleeding and significantly reducing post-procedure discomfort.
The benefits of laser dentistry extend beyond patient comfort to include faster healing times, reduced risk of infection, and more precise treatment of the specific area requiring attention. Many dentists have yet to adopt this technology, but we believe our patients deserve access to the most advanced, comfortable treatment options available. Laser procedures typically require less recovery time and produce superior aesthetic results compared to conventional surgical techniques.
Instead of relying solely on traditional methods of poking your teeth with sharp instruments to search for cavities, we take a more sophisticated, technology-driven approach to identifying tooth decay at its earliest stages. Our state-of-the-art cavity detection system uses specialized light technology to scan your teeth and reveal signs of enamel thinning or developing decay that would normally remain hidden from the naked eye or prove too small to detect with regular dental instruments. This advanced diagnostic capability allows us to identify problems before they become visible or cause symptoms.
Because of this enhanced detection capability, we can intervene quickly and stop many dental problems from progressing before you even notice any discomfort or visible damage. Early detection preserves more of your natural tooth structure and your financial resources by preventing the need for more extensive procedures like root canals or crowns in the future. The system provides objective measurements that help us monitor suspicious areas over time and determine the optimal point for intervention.
This technology proves especially valuable for detecting cavities that form between teeth or beneath existing fillings, areas where traditional visual examination and x rays may not provide complete information. The non-invasive scanning process adds only seconds to your examination while providing critical information that enhances the accuracy of your diagnosis. Patients appreciate knowing we’re using every available tool to protect their oral health and catch problems at the most treatable stage.
We don’t just tell patients what is happening in their mouths – we show them with crystal-clear images captured by our advanced intraoral camera technology. This small, pen-sized camera makes it easy to take a “backstage tour” of your smile and see exactly what we see during your examination, providing unprecedented transparency in your dental care. Rather than having to simply trust our clinical description, we can display high-resolution images of your teeth on a nearby monitor, making it easy for you to understand your current oral health status and communicate what you would like to change.
The intraoral camera keeps you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your oral care decisions by providing visual evidence of conditions like cavities, cracked fillings, gum recession, or worn enamel that might otherwise be difficult to explain or understand. We can capture images from angles impossible to see with a standard mirror, giving you a dentist’s-eye view of hard-to-reach areas in your mouth. This visual communication eliminates confusion and helps you make informed decisions about recommended treatments.
We can also use the intraoral camera to create before-and-after documentation, allowing us to show you how much better things look after we’ve completed your treatment. These clear images become part of your permanent record and can be shared with specialists if you require coordinated care from multiple dental professionals. The enhanced communication this technology provides strengthens the connection between our team and our patients, building trust through transparency and education.
Modern dental technology has transformed not just the technical aspects of dentistry but the entire patient experience, making dental visits more comfortable, efficient, and effective than ever before. The integration of digital tools, laser technology, and advanced imaging creates a practice environment where precision and patient comfort go hand in hand. These innovations enable us to complete procedures faster while achieving superior results that would be difficult or impossible with traditional methods.
Advanced technology also improves treatment planning by providing our team with comprehensive information before beginning any procedure, reducing uncertainty and enhancing predictability of outcomes. Digital workflows streamline communication between our office and dental laboratories, resulting in faster turnaround times for custom restorations and fewer appointment visits required. The precision these tools provide means better-fitting restorations, more conservative treatment approaches, and longer-lasting results for our patients.
Patient anxiety often decreases when people can see and understand exactly what’s happening in their mouth through visual aids like intraoral cameras and digital scans. The reduced discomfort associated with technologies like digital impressions and laser procedures makes dental visits more pleasant, encouraging patients to maintain regular preventive care. This combination of enhanced comfort and superior outcomes represents the future of dentistry, available to our patients today.
For complex treatments involving dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, or extensive cosmetic work, advanced dental technology becomes absolutely essential for achieving predictable, successful outcomes. The ability to create detailed three-dimensional models of your dental anatomy allows Dr. Lim to plan every aspect of your procedure virtually before touching your teeth. This digital planning process identifies potential challenges, determines optimal implant positions, and creates precise surgical guides that ensure accuracy during the actual procedure.
Computer-aided design and manufacturing technology enables us to create custom restorations with exceptional precision, ensuring proper bite alignment and natural aesthetics that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. The digital workflow allows for real-time adjustments and refinements, reducing the need for remakes and ensuring your satisfaction with the final results. These sophisticated tools enable our team to tackle complex cases with confidence and deliver outcomes that exceed patient expectations.
The integration of multiple technologies creates a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment system where information from various sources combines to form a complete picture of your oral health. CT scans, digital impressions, intraoral photographs, and bite analysis data all contribute to developing the most effective treatment plan for your specific needs. This thorough, technology-enhanced approach represents the highest standard of care in modern dentistry.
Digital dental impressions capture thousands of data points to create precise three-dimensional models of your teeth and gums, eliminating the distortions and imprecisions common with traditional putty impressions. Combined with 3D CT scanning for bone assessment and digital treatment planning software, these technologies allow us to plan procedures with submillimeter accuracy. This precision results in better-fitting restorations, more predictable implant placement, and improved overall treatment outcomes.
Our cone beam CT scanner is specifically designed for dental applications and uses significantly less radiation than medical CT scans while still producing highly detailed images. The focused beam and rapid scanning process minimize your exposure, with most scans delivering radiation doses comparable to or less than traditional dental x rays. We use this technology judiciously, only when the diagnostic benefits clearly outweigh any minimal risks, ensuring your safety remains our priority.
Soft tissue laser procedures typically cause significantly less discomfort than traditional surgical techniques because the laser simultaneously cuts and cauterizes tissue, reducing bleeding, swelling, and post-procedure pain. Many laser treatments require little or no anesthetic, and healing occurs faster with less risk of infection. Patients consistently report more comfortable experiences with laser dentistry compared to conventional methods, making it ideal for those with dental anxiety.
Digital scanning typically takes just 3-5 minutes per arch to capture a complete, highly accurate impression of your teeth. This is significantly faster than traditional impression methods, which require waiting for putty material to set and often need multiple attempts to achieve adequate quality. The digital process is also more comfortable, eliminating the gagging sensation many patients experience with traditional impression trays filled with dental putty.
Yes, all digital images, scans, and treatment plans created with our advanced technology can be easily shared with specialists, dental laboratories, or other dental professionals if you require coordinated care or choose to transfer your records. The digital format ensures perfect reproduction without degradation in quality, and files can be transmitted securely and instantly. This compatibility enhances continuity of care and enables seamless collaboration between dental professionals when needed.
Our office is strategically positioned in San Jose, CA, along North Bascom Avenue, offering easy connectivity to major transportation routes and centrally accessible from neighboring communities. The suite is housed within a professional complex with convenient parking options and straightforward building navigation for visitors.
