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Our Dental Technology

iTero Element Intraoral Scanner

digital dental technologyIntroducing a Better Way to Align Your Smile

Our dental office at Scott Finlay DDS & Associates is equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art tools and technology to provide the best possible care for our patients, including a new digital scanner, the iTero Element Intraoral Scanner.

About the iTero Element Intraoral Scanner

  • Invisalign® Outcome Simulator: See the actual potential benefits of your customized Invisalign treatment.
  • 3D Progress Assessment Feature: See comparisons between each precise stage of your Invisalign treatment plan.
  • Real-Time Visualization: Understand oral concerns with visual identification right on the screen. Patients can see their smiles on the computer, which allows for a better understanding of dental issues and the treatments needed.

Digital Dental Impressions in 3D

Digital Dental Impressions in 3DThe first step in creating a new dental restoration or obtaining records for orthodontic treatment is to make a dental impression. In the past, this means having to use a tray filled with putty-like impression material. In our Annapolis dental office, we have the latest technology that helps to replace this unpleasant procedure 80% of the time!

Our cutting-edge technology allows us to take extremely accurate digital impressions of your teeth. We are one of only a handful of dentists in Maryland that has embraced this new technology.

Dr. Finlay uses the Lava C.O.S., a breakthrough imaging technology that takes impressions without touching your teeth. Using an optical wand with a tiny camera lens, our dentists capture detailed video images of your teeth.

Although the technique does not totally replace the use of traditional impressions, it does improve the comfort and accuracy in a majority of the dental procedures we perform.


Oral Sedation Dentistry

Dental phobia, or fear of the dentist, is not uncommon. In fact, many people avoid the dentist altogether. As a result, the teeth are neglected and many treatments may be necessary to obtain optimal oral health. Sedation dentistry makes it possible for those with dental phobia to get the care they need without the stress and anxiety.

Nearly all patients are eligible for sedation dentistry. We offer oral sedation dentistry, which is administered as a prescription medication. One hour before your visit, you will take a small sedative pill. This will help you feel calm and comfortable by the time you arrive. Your safety is our primary concern. During your dental treatment, we will be with you monitoring vital signs. Dr. Finlay will perform all necessary dental work and though you are in a relaxed state, you will be responsive to any questions or requests.

DOCS Education logoDr. Finlay has received extensive training in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (D.O.C.S) program, the premier resource for sedation dentistry. Additionally, his staff has been trained in oral sedation techniques and will make you feel safe and comfortable throughout your visit.


Digital Dental Imaging

We utilize digital technology to improve patient care, treatment accuracy, and collaboration between other specialists and doctors.
Dr. Scott Finlay in Annapolis MD

Digital Radiographs

We offer comfortable, safe, and fast digital dental x-rays in our office. Not only are these faster and easier for the dentist to evaluate, but they can also be easily shared with a team of doctors to ensure the best possible care for the patient.

Digital Photographs

In dentistry, particularly cosmetic dentistry, digital photography is essential. Photographs from repeatable angles can provide a comparison from which we can measure and evaluate changes in dental health: wear, tooth movement, recession, and general deterioration.

With cosmetic dental imaging software, both the doctor and the patient can have a window into the future in discovering what changes to an individual’s smile will look like. Dr. Finlay was the first in the greater Annapolis area to utilize this in-house technology in daily practice. Through simulations, Dr. Finlay and his team can morph into Digital Occlusal Force Analysisa patient’s smile the virtual changes before any treatment is initiated!

Digital Occlusal Force Analysis

Measuring the force and timing of your bite is important when planning dental restorations. In the past, the balancing of these forces was a subjective and anecdotal process. Today, Dr. Finlay and his team utilize computer-assisted digital force analysis to identify and correct these imbalances of forces via equilibration.

Our technology uses a patented sensor developed at MIT and Tufts University to record the intensity and timing of the contacts of the teeth.