Our Technology
Precision Tools for Better Outcomes
At NorthStar Implant Dentistry, advanced technology is not a luxury — it is a fundamental part of how we deliver safe, predictable, and exceptional care. Every tool we invest in serves a direct purpose: to give our surgeons better information, improve the accuracy of every procedure, and provide our patients with outcomes they can trust. From the moment you walk in for a consultation to the final placement of your restoration, technology guides every decision we make.
Imaging
3D Cone Beam CT Imaging
Our in-office cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner produces high-resolution three-dimensional images of your teeth, jawbone, nerves, sinuses, and surrounding craniofacial structures in a single low-radiation scan completed in under a minute. Unlike conventional two-dimensional dental X-rays, CBCT imaging reveals your anatomy in all three planes — allowing our surgeons to measure bone volume and density at the exact implant site, identify the precise location of the inferior alveolar nerve and maxillary sinuses, detect pathology that is invisible on 2D films, and plan complex procedures with a level of anatomical awareness that simply was not possible a generation ago.
This imaging is standard for all implant evaluations, bone grafting assessments, wisdom tooth extractions, and complex surgical cases at NorthStar. It forms the foundation of every treatment plan we create.
Digital Planning
Guided Implant Surgery
Using specialized implant planning software, our surgeons import your CBCT scan and create a precise virtual model of your anatomy. On this digital model, each implant is planned to the exact position, depth, and angulation that will produce the best surgical and restorative outcome. Bone quality, available width and height, proximity to nerves and sinuses, and the planned restorative design are all factored into the virtual plan before a single incision is made.
From this digital plan, a custom surgical guide can be fabricated — a precisely fitting appliance that is placed over your teeth during surgery and directs the drill to the exact planned position, eliminating guesswork and dramatically reducing the margin of error. Guided surgery results in more accurate implant placement, shorter procedure times, less tissue trauma, and more predictable healing outcomes. It represents the highest standard of care in modern implant dentistry.
Additional Tools
More Technology We Use
Digital Intraoral Scanning
Intraoral scanners capture precise digital impressions of your teeth and gums without the need for traditional impression trays and materials. The result is a highly accurate digital model that can be shared electronically with your restorative dentist or dental laboratory, improving the fit and quality of crowns, bridges, and prostheses while reducing chair time and patient discomfort.
Piezoelectric Surgery
Piezoelectric ultrasonic instruments use precisely controlled vibrations to cut bone with exceptional accuracy while leaving soft tissue — including nerves and blood vessels — virtually unharmed. This technology is particularly valuable during sinus lifts, bone grafting, and nerve proximity procedures, where protecting adjacent structures is paramount. Patients typically experience less swelling and faster healing compared to conventional rotary instruments.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a regenerative technique in which a small sample of the patient's own blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate growth factors and platelets. The resulting membrane or gel is applied to surgical sites to accelerate tissue healing, promote bone regeneration, and reduce post-operative inflammation. PRF is a natural, safe, and effective way to enhance outcomes in grafting and implant procedures.
Experience the Difference
See Our Technology Firsthand
We welcome you to visit NorthStar and see our facility and technology for yourself. Our team is happy to walk you through our diagnostic and planning process so you can understand exactly how your care will be delivered before committing to treatment. Contact us to schedule your consultation today.