Digital Technology for the Care You Deserve
At Smile Theory, we combine precision, comfort, and advanced technology to deliver a dental experience that prioritizes patient safety and comfort. Every piece of equipment in our office is carefully selected from trusted manufacturers to ensure the highest quality, accuracy, and reliability. By investing in cutting-edge digital dental equipment, we enhance diagnostics, improve treatment outcomes, and make every visit more comfortable and efficient.
Advanced 2D/3D Imaging with the Axeos System
For X-ray imaging, a cornerstone of today’s digital dentistry, we use the high-end Sirona Axeos 2D/3D imaging system to provide detailed, high-resolution images of your teeth, jaws, and joints. This advanced imaging system allows us to see your oral structures in incredible detail, helping us diagnose issues more accurately and plan treatments with greater precision. Unlike traditional CT scans, which expose you to higher radiation levels, the Axeos system focuses only on the area we need, whether it’s a single tooth, a section of your jaw, or the entire jaw, significantly reducing your overall exposure. Its Intelligent Low Dose Mode delivers 3D images at levels far lower than those of many other 3D X-ray machines, keeping safety a top priority while providing the information we need for complex treatments such as dental implants, orthodontics, root canal treatments and comprehensive restorative care.
To further enhance orthodontic imaging safety, we’ve added a Cephalometric Unit that enables us to capture low-dose lateral or frontal head X-rays for treatment planning while minimizing radiation exposure. The Axeos system also includes smart, automated features designed to enhance patient comfort and ensure accurate results. For example, its smart height adjustment ensures the X-ray is perfectly aligned with your anatomy, making the procedure faster, more comfortable, and more precise. These automatic adjustments also ensure images are highly reproducible, enabling us to track changes over time and accurately compare past and future scans.
Comfortable Sirona Treatment Centers
Your comfort is our priority at Smile Theory. That’s why we use Sirona Intego dental chairs to deliver a dental experience that combines comfort, precision, and modern technology. These chairs feature soft, premium upholstery and an ergonomic design to keep patients comfortable and supported throughout every appointment, including longer procedures. The chair’s adjustable backrest and headrest move naturally with the body, helping to reduce strain and maintain proper posture, while allowing your dentist to position you optimally for treatment.
Made with high-quality, durable materials and engineered in Germany, Intego chairs are reliable and built to last. Their precise construction ensures smooth operation, quiet movement, and consistent performance during every visit. This combination of durability, ergonomic design, and patient-focused comfort means that you can relax knowing your dental care is being delivered in a high-tech, professional, and supportive environment.
With Intego chairs, every appointment at Smile Theory is designed to feel safe, comfortable, and efficient, reflecting our commitment to providing the highest standard of care for every patient.
Mess-Free Digital Impressions
Say goodbye to traditional gooey impressions! The iTero Lumina intraoral scanner quickly, comfortably, and accurately captures a full 3D model of your teeth. Unlike conventional impressions, the scanner is completely digital, eliminating messy trays and allowing you to sit back and relax while we capture detailed images of your smile. The advanced imaging technology lets us visualize your teeth and bite from multiple angles, track changes over time, and generate clear digital reports that you can view anytime.
What makes the iTero scanner even more powerful is its seamless integration with Align technology and Exocad software. This digital workflow allows us to plan and execute complex cases with unmatched precision, including dental implants, comprehensive cosmetic treatments, and advanced orthodontic procedures. By linking the scanner to these systems, we can design restorations, plan tooth movements, and simulate outcomes before treatment even begins. This ensures that every step of your care is carefully coordinated, predictable, and tailored to your unique needs.
All scans are securely stored in a cloud-based system for 14 years, allowing us to monitor changes such as gum recession, enamel wear, and tooth movement in fine detail. This combination of comfort, precision, and integrated digital planning means your treatment, whether a single restoration, full smile makeover, or Invisalign plan, is more accurate, efficient, and reliable than ever before.
SciCan Sterilization Technology
At Smile Theory, your health and safety are our highest priorities, and we go above and beyond to ensure every instrument used in your care is meticulously cleaned and sterilized. All our instruments first go through the Hydrim instrument washers, which use advanced automated cleaning technology to remove debris, blood, and contaminants from even the smallest, hardest-to-reach areas. For instruments requiring quick turnaround between patients, we also use the Statim 5000 sterilizers, which deliver rapid, high-pressure steam sterilization without compromising safety. For all instruments, including larger and complex tools, we use the Bravo G4 autoclaves, which provide thorough, high-pressure steam sterilization that eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other harmful pathogens.
Every step of this process is carefully monitored and electronically documented, giving full traceability for every instrument and ensuring nothing is overlooked. By combining ultrasonic cleaning, automated instrument washing, and advanced autoclaving, we create a multi-layered sterilization workflow that minimizes human error and maximizes safety. This means that whether you’re receiving a routine cleaning, an implant, Invisalign treatment, or complex cosmetic dentistry, you can have complete confidence that every instrument is sterile and safe.
Our rigorous sterilization protocols exceed standard infection-control practices. The combination of Scican Hydrim, Statim, and Bravo G4 systems enables us to maintain consistent, repeatable, and verifiable sterilization cycles, providing the highest level of protection for our patients and team. By investing in these advanced technologies and maintaining a fully supervised workflow, we ensure your dental care is delivered in a safe, clean, and worry-free environment, giving you peace of mind every time you visit Smile Theory.
SprintrRay3 D Dental Printer
The SprintRay 3D printer is an integral part of our advanced digital workflow, enabling faster, more precise, and highly customized dental care. This state-of-the-art printer enables us to create accurate dental models, surgical guides, custom trays, and temporary restorations in our clinic, often on the same day as your visit. Unlike traditional methods that require days or weeks to produce lab-made models, the SprintRay 3D printer uses high-resolution digital files from intraoral scans to produce physical parts with exceptional detail and fit.
The result is a smoother, more efficient treatment experience for you. For example, orthodontic treatments and surgical guides for implants benefit from enhanced precision, improving predictability and outcomes. Because the printer works directly from your personalized digital data, we can quickly adjust models as needed without the delays associated with outsourcing production.
Overall, the SprintRay 3D printer enhances our ability to offer customized, high-quality care that is faster, more comfortable, and tailored to your unique dental needs. Patients appreciate the reduced wait times, better-fitting appliances, and the seamless integration of digital technology into their treatment.
Gentle Ultrasonic Cleaning
At your dental studio, dental cleanings are more comfortable and thorough thanks to Cavitron 300 ultrasonic cleaning system by Sirona, a leading technology in modern dentistry. Cavitron uses high-frequency sound waves and a fine stream of water to gently and effectively remove plaque, tartar, and bacterial buildup. These ultrasonic vibrations break up hardened deposits, even in hard-to-reach areas, helping maintain healthier gums and cleaner teeth. The Cavitron 300 is designed specifically with patient comfort in mind. Its advanced digital operating system produces less heat and requires less water, making the experience quieter and more pleasant than older ultrasonic systems. The ultra-light handpiece with a 360° rotating tip allows our hygienists to maneuver easily around your teeth without stopping to adjust, ensuring a smooth, efficient cleaning.
The Cavitron 300 system also includes features like a touchscreen interface and user-friendly controls that help our team customize the cleaning for your comfort. What this means for you is a more comfortable, more efficient, and more effective dental cleaning experience.
What This Means for You
Our technology investments are designed to make your visits safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Low-dose imaging protects your health, digital impressions eliminate mess and wait times, and advanced chairs and cleaning tools keep you relaxed. Ultimately, our focus on cutting-edge technology ensures that your dental care is precise, effective, and tailored to your needs.
If you have questions about our technology or how it benefits your care, we’re always happy to explain. Your comfort, safety, and a healthy, confident smile are our top priorities at Smile Theory in Vancouver, British Columbia.
