The Science Behind Cosmetic Dentistry: How We Provide Perfect Veneers in Record Time

At Smiles by Dr. P, cosmetic dentistry is about more than creating a beautiful smile - it’s about delivering exceptional results with greater comfort, precision, and efficiency. By combining advanced digital technology with expert clinical care, we’re able to create stunning veneers faster than ever, often with fewer appointments and a smoother, more enjoyable experience for our patients.

How Advanced Technology Elevates Cosmetic Dentistry

In the past, cosmetic dental treatments often involved physical impressions, multiple lab visits, and long waiting periods. Today, digital dentistry allows us to complete much of the process in-house with remarkable accuracy. This means better planning, more predictable results, and a treatment experience that feels easier and more efficient for patients from start to finish.
 

SprintRay 3D Printer: Speed, Precision, and Customization

In-office 3D printing allows us to create dental devices with incredible precision using digital designs tailored specifically to your smile. Instead of outsourcing models or appliances to an external lab, we can produce them right here in our office.

How this improves your care:

• Faster production of veneers, crowns, nightguards, surgical guides, and dental models

• Improved accuracy through digitally controlled fabrication

• Consistent quality with fewer remakes or adjustments

Because everything is designed digitally and printed in-house, we’re able to reduce turnaround times while ensuring each device fits comfortably and functions exactly as intended.

DEXIS CBCT Scanner: 3D Insight for Safer, Smarter Treatment

Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging provides a detailed three-dimensional view of your teeth, jawbone, bite alignment, and surrounding structures. - all from a single scan. This advanced imaging technology allows us to see far more than traditional X-rays.

Why this matters for cosmetic dentistry:

• Greater precision when planning veneers, implants, and complex treatments

• Early detection of underlying issues that could affect long-term results

• Enhanced safety with targeted imaging and minimal radiation exposure

With this level of detail, we can plan veneer treatments more conservatively, preserving more of your natural tooth structure while achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes.

DEXIS Intraoral Scanner: Comfort Meets Accuracy

Traditional dental impressions often involved bulky trays and impression materials that could feel uncomfortable or trigger gag reflexes. Digital intraoral scanning replaces this process with a small handheld device that captures a highly accurate 3D image of your teeth in real time.

Benefits for patients include:

• A quick, comfortable scanning process with no mess

• Immediate digital impressions that reduce wait times

• Highly accurate data for better-fitting veneers and restorations

These scans allow us to design veneers with exceptional precision, helping ensure natural contours, proper bite alignment, and a comfortable final result.
 

Roland DWX-43W Wet Milling Machine: Craftsmanship You Can Trust

Our in-office wet milling machine allows us to carve veneers and crowns from high-quality ceramic materials with remarkable accuracy. This technology uses digital designs to mill restorations that closely match your natural teeth in shape, color, and strength.

What this means for your smile:

• Superior fit and aesthetics

• Strong, durable ceramic restorations built to last

• Reduced need for multiple appointments or adjustments

Because milling is done in-house, we maintain complete control over quality, detail, and timing - helping us deliver beautiful results more efficiently.

A Seamless Digital Workflow Designed Around You

Each of these technologies is powerful on its own, but together they create a seamless digital workflow that transforms the patient experience. From diagnosis and design to fabrication and placement, every step is carefully coordinated for accuracy, comfort, and efficiency.

This integrated approach allows us to:

• Reduce discomfort and invasiveness

• Minimize treatment time

• Improve predictability and long-term success

• Deliver beautiful veneers with fewer visits

Experience Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry at Smiles by Dr. P

Cosmetic dentistry has evolved and at Smiles by Dr. P, we’re proud to be at the forefront of that evolution. By combining advanced digital imaging, scanning, printing, and milling technologies, we’re able to provide precise, efficient, and comfortable veneer treatments without compromising on quality. The result is a smoother journey and a smile you’ll love for years to come.

If you’re considering veneers or cosmetic dental treatment, experience the difference that advanced technology can make. Contact Smiles by Dr. P to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a confident, beautifully crafted smile. Call our office in Beverly Hills at (323) 577-3110 to book your appointment and get started today.