Same Day Smile

Same Day Smile is a revolutionary concept providing patients with fully functioning teeth on dental implants in one day.

This technology was recently developed, and allows for predictable results benefiting ones aesthetic and functional expectations. The computer-guided implant surgery is done in an minimally invasive fashion without requiring any flap reflection. This benefits the patient being that there is less post operative discomfort, less swelling and less bruising. Often, patients can resume their normal activities the next day.

The process starts when a CAT scan is taken of the patients’ jawbone. This CAT scan allows for the generation of a 3-D model of the jawbone, which can then be used in virtual reality software to plan the implant placement without the presence of the patient. The results are more accurate implant placement, and less chair time for the patient at the periodontist office.

Dr. Gardner has performed computer guided dentistry for several years and teaches the technique in his lectures.

The Initial clinical evaluation

This phase involved understanding the problem, making a diagnosis based on clinical exam and x-rays and discussion of the treatment options.

Treatment plan

A formal printed plan is reviewed by the patient and doctor.

Scanning denture

A duplicate scanning denture is constructed. This device mimics the prototype denture.

CT scan

A CT scan of the patients’ jaw wearing the scanning denture is completed. Following the patient scan, a second scan is performed on the denture alone.

Virtual surgery

Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D image. The file from this virtual surgery is then transmitted through the internet for fabrication of the surgical guide.

Robotics

At a robotics facility, the data files containing the surgical plan are used to three dimensionally reconstruct the patients’ jaws. A special surgical guide is then constructed to assist the surgeon with implant installation. The guide and all necessary surgical components are carefully packaged and express shipped to Northshore Restorative and Dental Implants Center.

Fabrication of teeth

Using the surgical guide and the models of the jaws, the final set of teeth are fabricated in the laboratory.

Final inspection

Upon completion of the laboratory work, Dr. Gardner examines the shape and size of the teeth and checks the components for accuracy before scheduling the patient for actual surgery.

The one surgical visit

The implants and teeth are surgically installed with the aid of the computer generated materials, usually with only local anesthesia. The surgical procedure often requires no incision, no sutures and little post-operative swelling or discomfort. The surgery and your new esthetically pleasing smile usually takes less than sixty minutes to complete.