We fully understand that your days are filled with family, friends, work, and school commitments. That is why our clinic is the only one in Slovenia to offer virtual monitoring of your orthodontic treatment with the help of artificial intelligence.
Dental Monitoring is the Best Decision
While reading this, you probably wondered how orthodontic treatment can be performed remotely and whether it is equally effective. We were also skeptical at first. But not because of its effectiveness, since Dental Monitoring technology is extremely accurate, further optimising the entire treatment process. Our initial concern was that patients might feel we were not giving them enough attention and would want to visit our office more frequently.
The coronavirus epidemic forced us to make greater use of this technology, as it was the only way we could monitor the treatment of our patients during quarantine. Now, after several years of use, we can honestly say that implementing Dental Monitoring in our practice has been the best decision we’ve made in recent years. Not only do we save patients a lot of time by reducing the number of in-person visits to our clinic, but we are also able to spend much more time with them than we could without this technology.
Orthodontic Checkup in Your Pyjamas
You can read more about what exactly Dental Monitoring is here. In short, it is a technology that allows you to scan your teeth using an app on your phone. Using these scientifically grounded, highly accurate images that are comparable to those taken in our clinic, the orthodontist remotely reviews the scan and adjusts the treatment plan accordingly. If everything goes as planned, no in-person visit to our clinic is required, and we may only need to see each other once every six months. This allows us to treat patients who live far away or even abroad, and you can have your examination done in your pyjamas.
There is no need to worry that you will not receive enough attention during treatment. You will be in weekly contact with our orthodontist, as the app allows you to communicate with our office via messages in addition to scanning. Artificial intelligence also constantly monitors your dental hygiene and motivates you throughout the entire treatment process with messages such as: “The treatment is going well, it’s time to change your braces.”
Achieve Your Perfect Smile Faster and More Discreetly Than Ever Before
After a year of using Dental Monitoring, it has become clear that the technology helps further optimise the entire treatment process and can also speed it up. Artificial intelligence detects when it is the most appropriate time to replace aligner trays. It also helps orthodontists detect problems more quickly, such as gum inflammation, loose brackets, or unintended shifts and movements, allowing them to take immediate action and adjust the treatment process.
We offer Dental Monitoring in our practice when treating patients with invisible aligners, such as Invisalign or aligners produced in our own laboratory. This is currently the most popular treatment option among adults, as it is completely discreet and more comfortable than traditional braces. Read more about Invisalign here.
With the help of modern technology and the expert supervision of our team, your dream smile is now closer than ever before. Schedule your first virtual or physical appointment now.
Patient Testimonial
My name is Maruša, and this is, of course, only my personal experience, since I’m well aware that not everyone is afraid of dentists and orthodontists 🙂 When I turned 30, I decided it was time to overcome my lifelong fear. I would visit an orthodontic clinic and, following my dream to have a more beautiful smile, patiently undergo treatment for about a year. After the first consultation, I realised this was just another fear that, as the saying goes, was nothing more than fear itself. I returned much more relaxed for my second visit, and the doctor informed me that I would also be treated remotely. A few months before the start of the pandemic, the idea seemed somewhat unusual, but since I’m enthusiastic about new technologies, I was willing to give it a try. I know it’s not easy to imagine what a virtual orthodontic visit is like, so let me paint the clearest picture I can.
The Dental Monitoring app on your phone is not yet available in Slovene (I used it in English), but it is extremely easy to use. Following the orthodontist’s instructions, I replaced the Invisalign aligners myself at home every ten days. Before changing the aligner, I showed the tooth movements and progress to my orthodontist via the app on my phone. I didn’t have to remember or write down the change dates for the next few months in my calendar, as the app would send a notification to my phone to remind me. I scanned my teeth with and without the aligners and sent the photos to my orthodontist. After a few hours, the system would notify me—this time in Slovene!—about any potential issues with dental hygiene or improper use of the aligners. If everything looked good, it would give me the all-clear to switch to a new set. Even outside the scheduled change times, the doctor was always available, and the communication interface between doctor and patient was simple, fast, and friendly. After a few months, I became obsessed with the app function that shows a video of the movement of my teeth. Because it is updated several times a month, you can monitor the progress and formation of your new smile at all times.
I can now confidently say that fear is nothing but fear itself! 🙂 That’s why I still appreciate in-person checkups at the orthodontist’s office, but even before the pandemic, I was impressed by virtual consultations. Over the past couple of years, they’ve only made treatment more convenient and accessible.
Maruša K.
