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Digital Dentistry & Technology | Dr Chris Hanford, Sunderland
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Technology

Technology

Technology that makes treatment more precise

Every case is planned digitally before treatment starts. That means fewer surprises, more comfortable appointments and results designed around your face, bite and jaw movement.

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Treatment room at Wessington Dental, Sunderland
Photo: TRIOS 5 scanner
Digital scanning

TRIOS 5

A fast, accurate 3D scan of your teeth replaces most traditional impression putty.

What it means for you

  • No gagging on impression trays
  • See a 3D model of your own mouth on screen
  • Scans compared over time to track wear or gum changes
Photo: Modjaw / T-Scan
Digital occlusion

Modjaw & T-Scan

Modjaw records how your jaw actually moves. T-Scan measures the timing and force of your bite.

What it means for you

  • New teeth designed around your real chewing movements
  • Fewer adjustments once treatment is fitted
  • Helps protect restorations and implants from overload
Photo: CBCT scanner
Digital imaging

CBCT

A low-dose 3D X-ray showing bone, nerves and sinuses in detail.

What it means for you

  • Accurate assessment of bone before implants
  • Safer planning around important structures
  • Fewer surprises on the day of surgery
Photo: Clinical photography
Clinical photography

Professional DSLR photography

Detailed photographs taken at key stages of your care.

What it means for you

  • Helps you see and understand your own mouth
  • Supports smile design and communication with the laboratory
  • A clear record of before and after
Photo: Guided surgery / 3D printer
Guided surgery

Digital planning, surgical guides & 3D printing

Implants are planned in software, and a 3D-printed guide transfers that plan precisely to surgery.

What it means for you

  • Implants placed in the planned position
  • Often shorter, gentler surgery
  • 3D-printed models let you preview the result
Digital workflow

How it all comes together

From your first visit to long-term review, each step builds on the last.

  1. ConsultationListening to your goals
  2. Clinical photographsA detailed visual record
  3. TRIOS scan3D model of your teeth
  4. CBCT3D view of bone and nerves
  5. ModjawHow your jaw moves
  6. Digital planningDesigning the result
  7. LaboratoryCrafted with skilled technicians
  8. TreatmentGuided and precise
  9. ReviewLong-term care

Ready to talk about your treatment?

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