Rutledge Dental uses the iTero Element 2 intraoral scanner, SprintRay Pro S dental 3D printing, and the glidewell.io in-office crown workflow. The appropriate technology depends on the examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, and material requirements.
The iTero Element 2 can replace traditional impression material for many records, Invisalign cases, restorations, and laboratory workflows. A conventional impression may still be recommended when it is better suited to the clinical situation.
Depending on the prescription and material, dental 3D printing may support models, surgical guides, night guards, wax-ups, provisionals, aligner-related workflows, indirect bonding trays, and selected components used during restorative or full-arch care.
Many qualified teeth can be restored with a same-day crown using digital scanning, clinician-reviewed design, and in-office fabrication. Some teeth, materials, or treatment plans still benefit from a dental laboratory, so the dentist will recommend the appropriate workflow.
CrownAI can generate a starting crown proposal, while MarginAI can assist with identifying restoration boundaries in the digital workflow. These tools support the process, but the dentist evaluates and approves the final design.
Digital records can help the team evaluate restorative space, communicate the planned tooth position, and create selected surgical guides. Implant recommendations still depend on bone, gums, bite, anatomy, health history, and the final restoration.
Not every digital workflow is appropriate for every tooth or treatment. Rutledge Dental uses technology when it adds useful information, improves coordination, or supports a clinically appropriate result, while keeping diagnosis and professional judgment central to care.
