Scanning
3D Imaging
We would love to tell you more about our 3D Technologies and their advantages when you call or visit our office in Minnetonka. When you are ready, we will be happy to assist you in scheduling your first dental visit. You and your smile can benefit from his experience, training, and care in all aspects of dentistry. Call our office today!
The Process
1
Scan
Using our 3Shape Trios Scanner, we digitally collect patient anatomy.
2
Design
The scan data gets imported into CAD software, where Dr. Meiser virtually creates the design.
3
Dr. Meiser imports the designed CAD files into PreForm print preparation software for the print setup and easily sends the design to our 3D Printer.
4
Prepare
Wash, dry, and post-cure the printed parts. These parts can then be used intraorally.
As the technologies in dentistry continue to evolve at a rapid pace, Dr. Meiser and his clinical team are always up to date with the latest dental technologies. At Holger Dental Group, Dr. Meiser is very passionate about providing optimal care for all of his patients. By utilizing their modern dental technologies, Dr. Meiser and his clinical team enjoy giving their patients the best dental experiences. The dental industry is going through a digital revolution; with 3D Printing being at the forefront of it all, the team at Holger Dental Group is better serving their patients. There are many advantages of having a 3D Printer:
- Reduced risks and uncertainties
- Higher consistency and accuracy
- Overall precision
- Reduced time for product deliveries
What can these 3D printed models help us create? Here are a few examples:
- Reduced risks and uncertainties
- Higher consistency and accuracy
- Overall precision
- Reduced time for product deliveries
Imaging
At Holger Dental Group, advanced technology is used to provide you with a positive and effective dental experience. Our 3D imaging system helps us map your treatment more accurately by providing us with a 360-degree view of your face and head. The scan requires just a few minutes, but the information it provides is incredibly useful in many procedures, including:
- Placement of dental implants
- Periodontal disease diagnosis
- Detecting bone loss
- Identifying tooth decay
Digital Radiography
Digital radiography allows us to safely and effectively detect potential oral health problems. Digital radiography is the latest in Dental X-Ray technology, and it also allows us to accurately detect a multitude of things:
- Tooth decay
- Oral abnormalities
- Bone loss
- Tumors and Cysts
Advantages of Digital Radiography:
- Reduced time in the chair
- Reduced radiation
- Quality Images
- Ability to take multiple exposures without repositioning the sensor
- Storage and maintenance of the images
- Electronic transmission of the images
Because digital X-rays are instantly viewable, we can detect, diagnose, and treat oral health problems more efficiently than ever before. In addition, digital X-Rays require significantly less radiation than traditional film X-rays, making them a safe diagnostic tool. Dr. Meiser typically recommends having new digital dental X-rays taken at every six-month Wellness Check to ensure that you are still in optimal oral health. If it has been over six months since your last visit to the dentist, call Holger Dental Group in Minnetonka today to schedule an appointment and begin your journey to optimal oral health now!
Laser Dentistry
Waterlase®
Maxillary Frenectomy
Repair Perio
Crown Lengthening
Restorative
Laser dentistry is one of the most amazing advancements in dentistry today. With our WaterLase® hard and soft tissue dental laser, Dr. Meiser can provide more effective, efficient, and comfortable treatment. Dental lasers have proven effective in many treatments and can be used to:
- Eliminate bacteria from periodontal (gum) disease
- Speed the whitening process
- Encourage faster healing
- Reduce post-operative discomfort
- Heal cold sores
- Remove tooth decay
Laser Whitening
The EPIC dental laser from BIOLASE is a proven method to create a picture-perfect smile through advanced laser whitening technology. The speed and longevity of this system make it a much more effective method of teeth whitening.
- Accelerated results
- Less gel-to-tooth contact time = Less sensitivity
- No Pain or Discomfort
- The desensitizing gel was applied after the procedure to minimize post-operative sensitivity.
After your In-Office Laser Whitening Visit, you will receive customized take-home Bleaching trays with Bleaching Gel to continue whitening to achieve the white smile you always dreamed of. Our dental lasers are extremely precise, which allows us to reduce overall discomfort during and after your treatment. Lasers also expedite your treatment so that you can achieve optimal oral health faster than ever before. To learn more about laser dentistry or schedule your appointment, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Holger Dental Group in Minnetonka soon.
Oral Cancer Screening
We are dedicated to helping you remain healthy and free from oral disease. We provide a VELscope oral cancer screening at every six-month appointment to catch oral cancer as early as possible. When detected in its earliest stages, oral cancer is more easily treated. According to the American Cancer Society, over 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, with over 7,000 of those cases resulting in death. With the VELscope oral cancer screening, we can help combat those numbers and save lives.
The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage — when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured.
The VELscope exam has many benefits and is:
- Completely safe
- It is a pain-free
- Zero radiation
- It is completely non-invasive for the patient, performed without any dyes or rinses.
- Quick, requiring just a minute or two of your time
VELscope oral cancer detection uses innovative fluorescent technology to help Dr. Meiser and our clinical team detect oral abnormalities that are not visible to the naked eye. To ensure you remain in good health, we recommend visiting the dentist at least once a year for a dedicated oral cancer examination in addition to your six-month Wellness Checks. For more information on the VELscope oral cancer detection system or any of our technologies, we invite you to call or visit our office in Minnetonka today.
We use both 3Shape Trios and 3M TruDefinition digital impression Scanners instead of traditional plaster impressions to expedite the dental process. Unlike traditional impressions that can be messy and uncomfortable, digital impressions can be taken with a simple digital scanner. There are many benefits to digital impressions, including:
- Accuracy – minimizes errors that can be easily made with impressions
- Versatility – can be used for many treatments, including Crowns, bridges, implants, and veneers
- Avoids the use of messy impression material – thank God!
- A much more comfortable process – if you feel uncomfortable or need a break for any reason, the wireless scanner can be taken out of your mouth at any time.
- Quick scan times – it takes 5 minutes!
3Shape Trios Digital Impressions
With our 3Shape Trios and 3M TruDefinition digital impressions, we are improving the dental experiences of those in Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, and the surrounding areas in Minnesota. If you want to learn more about digital impressions and how we use advanced dental technology to your benefit, please call Holger Dental Group today. With our knowledge, experience, and care, we will happily answer any questions you may have regarding our dental technologies.
We look forward to assisting you on the journey to a more radiant and beautiful smile!