Intra-oral imaging gives you a detailed view of your mouth in pictures and videos.

Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets us see with clarity and detail that’s not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly with the click of a button. We can explain the need for treatment more clearly by showing you what we see in great detail.

As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits often pay more quickly with the visual proof of a digital image.

Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays.

Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits, from safety to improved treatment results.

Benefits:

• Safety:
  Although traditional dental films require minimal radiation for image development, our digital x-ray system provides unsurpassed safety: up to 90% reduction in radiation compared to older film-based systems.

• Time Savings:
  Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time you spend in the dental chair.

• Better Outcomes:
  Improved image clarity increases our doctor's ability to diagnose and treat conditions.

Traditionally, hours of labor in a dental laboratory were required to make a crown or bridge. With the adoption of more technology into dentistry, digital imaging continues to grow in importance.

Most restorations begin with a mold of your mouth that involves messy impression materials. With the iTero Digital Scanner, you can say goodbye to the mess. iTero eliminates this step, replacing it with simple digital images captured with a handheld wand. The images quickly appear on a computer screen as 3D models of your teeth. Dr. Andrew Olson reviews the detailed images to make sure they meet his strict standards.

• NO messy impressions

• INSTANT images for review

• DETAILED reproduction for better outcomes

• FASTER case completion

• EXCEPTIONAL fitting restorations and appliances

We look forward to introducing you to the innovation of modern dentistry. iTero offers one more reason to experience the difference at Wasatch Dental.

Older children usually have a tray loaded with foam fluoride placed in their mouths for a specific amount of time along with a suction straw to remove any foam overflow and saliva. When the time is up, your child is told not to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes to allow the fluoride to work.

Dr. Andrew Olson and his hygiene team are happy to answer all your questions about fluoride treatments and treatment options.

Most of the restorations and appliances used to restore and protect your mouth are highly customized. Traditionally, hours of labor in a dental laboratory were invested in producing just one crown. With the adoption of more technology into dentistry, CAD/CAM continues to grow in importance with unsurpassed benefits to you.

Computer-aided design (CAD) involves the design and creation of three-dimensional models for services such as crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and bridges with absolute precision. Even dentures, mouthguards, and some forms of orthodontic treatment are created using this technology. Sophisticated software allows these highly detailed procedures to become more controlled than ever before.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) sends the data to an automated milling machine. This digital manufacturing process offers:

• Precise metal-free beauty

• Undetectable surface texture

• Single visit convenience

• Exceptional fit and function

• Durable, long-lasting service

A damaged tooth repaired with a permanent, custom restoration — designed, milled, and placed in a single visit.

Traditionally, receiving a crown, inlay, or onlay meant two appointments spread over several weeks. Your tooth would be prepared and fitted with a temporary while a dental laboratory crafted the final restoration. Temporaries can loosen, feel rough, and leave sensitive teeth exposed while you wait.

At Wasatch Dental, the Glidewell fastmill.io in-office mill eliminates the wait. After Dr. Andrew Olson prepares your tooth, the iTero scanner captures detailed digital images — no messy impression material required. Those images become a precise 3D design of your restoration, customized on screen to fit your bite. The design is then sent to the fastmill.io, which carves your crown, inlay, or onlay from a solid block of BruxZir® zirconia — the same trusted, high-strength material used by leading dental laboratories. In well under an hour, your restoration is milled and ready to place, and Dr. Andrew Olson polishes it, verifies the fit, and permanently bonds it — all before you leave the chair. Glidewell Same-Day Crowns

Benefits of same-day restorations:

• ONE visit — no second appointment or repeat injections

• NO temporary crowns to break, loosen, or irritate

• NO messy impressions — comfortable digital scanning

• DURABLE zirconia built to withstand years of chewing

• PRECISE, custom fit designed digitally for your bite

Modern dentistry means less waiting and more smiling. Ask us whether a same-day restoration is right for you.