This year, Digital Smile Design (DSD) and Tekscan, Inc. have partnered to integrate digital occlusion into the smile design workflow. DSD combines state-of-the-art technology with digital artistry to allow patients and dentists to design their smile in a visual format using the patient’s photos.

“We’re not just talking about the technical advantages, but the patients understanding of the power of utilizing something like T-Scan,” said Christian Coachman in a keynote speech at the DSD Growth Summit Powered by the Aurum Group.

In real time, the patient is able to see what their potential smile can look like. T-Scan helps the patient to see how their smile functions with a visual representation of their bite force dynamics on-screen. In this partnership, form and function are a beautiful marriage—helping patients understand and connect to how their smile looks and works.

 “It’s truly an emotional experience for people to see, on screen, how the smile looks and feels. When you suffer confidence issues because of a bad smile, or symptoms from having a poorly functioning bite, your experience is enhanced and validated by this technology combination!” says Mia Coen, Tekscan’s Dental Marketing Program Manager. “I just came from the DSD Growth Summit and I have to say that it was empowering to know that we’re looking at all sides of the equation. It’s truly an honor to be a part of a collaboration that cares about the patient experience and high quality care.”

This partnership is pioneering digital dentistry applications in cosmetics and occlusion with a focus on form and function. Utilizing this technology for smile makeovers boosts patient education, case acceptance, and better treatment outcomes that traditional, non-digital means can’t provide.

To explore other ways you can beautify and balance bites with T-Scan, download our free Cosmetic Dentistry eBook here!