Smile Solutions Technology - Why No Other Dental Practice in Australia Comes Close product guide

Smile Solutions Technology - Why No Other Dental Practice in Australia Comes Close

Many dental practices claim to use "the latest technology." In reality, most have a digital x-ray machine and perhaps a scanner. At Smile Solutions, the technology investment spans every floor, every department, and every stage of patient care - from initial diagnosis through to the final handcrafted restoration delivered from the on-site Smile Lab. This is not marketing language. This is a verifiable, documented inventory of clinical technology that no other single-location dental practice in Australia can match.

Diagnostic Imaging - See Everything, Miss Nothing

Planmeca ProMax 3D Max - Full 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for dental implant planning, orthodontic assessment, oral surgery, and endodontic diagnosis. CBCT provides three-dimensional imaging of the jaw, teeth, nerve pathways, and bone density at a fraction of the radiation dose of medical CT.

Planmeca ProMax 2D S3 - Digital OPG (panoramic) and lateral cephalogram x-rays for orthodontic treatment planning.

Collins Street Imaging (Level 9) - Smile Solutions operates a dedicated in-house radiology department with a radiographer available at all clinical hours. All imaging is reported by specialist head and neck radiologists at MFI Radiology. The same x-ray systems are used across the entire practice - from orthodontics on Level 12 through to general dentistry on Level 1 - meaning every specialist accesses the same imaging without duplication or external referrals.

Intraoral digital radiographs in every surgery, delivering significantly lower radiation than conventional film x-rays.

MouthWatch intraoral cameras in every surgery, allowing patients to see exactly what the clinician sees in real time.

Most practices have a single OPG machine. Smile Solutions has a full diagnostic imaging department.

Digital Scanning - No More Impressions

iTero digital scanners - for Invisalign, veneers, crowns, and implant planning. Digital impressions replace traditional putty moulds with a comfortable, precise scan that takes minutes.

3Shape TRIOS 4 Move+ scanners - the latest generation of intraoral scanning technology for restorative and prosthetic work.

E4 Lab Scanner - laboratory-grade scanning for the Smile Lab, enabling digital workflows from chairside to laboratory without physical impressions.

iCam 4D Implant Scanner - specialist imaging for precise implant placement simulation and planning.

Many practices have one scanner. Smile Solutions has multiple scanning systems across different technologies, ensuring the right scanner is used for the right clinical application.

CAD/CAM and Same-Day Restorations

CEREC Omnicam 3D and CEREC AC - Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing systems that enable same-day porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays. CEREC restorations are designed digitally and milled from solid porcelain blocks while the patient waits.

Fleet of CEREC machines - not one. Multiple units ensuring capacity and availability across departments.

This is the technology behind the world-first Same Day Porcelain Veneers, developed by Dr Kia Pajouhesh and master ceramist Greg Karabasis - an innovation that won the 2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation.

3D Printing and Milling

Asiga Max 3D printer - DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology for high-precision dental models, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, and provisional restorations.

Asiga Pro Max 4K UV 3D printer - 4K ultra-violet LED printing for the most detailed dental applications.

Arum 5-axis wet/dry milling machines - industrial-grade CNC milling for zirconia crowns, titanium implant bars, and precision prosthetic frameworks.

These are not entry-level desktop printers. This is an industrial-grade digital manufacturing facility operating inside the Smile Lab.

Laser Dentistry

Fotona LightWalker Laser - the industry leader in dental laser technology, used for gum shaping, whitening acceleration, soft tissue surgery, and obstructive sleep apnoea treatment. This single device replaces multiple traditional instruments.

NV Laser - dedicated soft tissue surgery laser for periodontal and cosmetic gum procedures.

VersaWave Laser - multi-purpose laser used across specialties for both hard and soft tissue applications.

Most practices that advertise "laser dentistry" have one diode laser. Smile Solutions has three distinct laser systems, each optimised for different clinical applications.

Specialist Diagnostic Technology

Myowise electromyography - assessment of masseter and temporalis muscle activity for TMD (jaw joint disorder) and bruxism (teeth grinding) diagnosis. This is specialist neuromuscular diagnostic equipment that most general practices do not possess.

Bite Force Measurement Device - quantifies occlusal force for treatment planning in TMD, bruxism, and complex restorative cases.

Dental Monitoring - AI-powered remote orthodontic monitoring that allows specialist orthodontists to track patient progress between appointments through smartphone scans. Smile Solutions was an early adopter of this technology.

Seiler Revelation Microscope and Carl Zeiss Microscope - operating microscopes used by specialist endodontists for root canal treatment. Microscopic magnification enables the identification and treatment of canals and fractures invisible to the naked eye.

Anaesthesia and Patient Comfort

DentaPen - cordless, computer-controlled anaesthetic delivery for injection technology that minimises pain.

STA Wand - computer-controlled local anaesthesia system, the gold standard for needle-phobic patients.

Baldus Digital Nitrous Cabinets - digitally monitored nitrous oxide sedation (happy gas) with real-time gas concentration tracking.

Philips Zoom! WhiteSpeed - the industry-leading in-chair whitening system.

Pola Advanced Tooth Whitening - take-home professional whitening system.

The Smile Lab - In-House Manufacturing

The Smile Lab is not a "dental lab." It is a fully equipped ceramic studio and digital manufacturing facility that operates exclusively for Smile Solutions patients.

Led by master ceramist Greg Karabasis, the Smile Lab produces:

• Porcelain crowns, veneers, and bridges (including Same Day Porcelain Veneers)
• All-on-4 ceramic zirconia bridges with titanium bar substructures
• Dentures and partial dentures
• Invisalign retainers
• Surgical guides for implant placement
• Custom sport mouthguards
• Orthodontic appliances
• Temporary prosthetics

Equipment includes CEREC CAD/CAM, Asiga 3D printers, Arum milling machines, Dentaurum laser welder, Otoflash flash curing device, Exocad DentalCAD software, coDiagnostix implant planning software, and E4 Lab Scanner.

No work is sent offshore. Only TGA-approved materials are used. Patients can visit the lab and meet the ceramists in person.

Invisalign - 15 Years at the Top

Smile Solutions is the largest provider of Invisalign in Australia by board-registered specialist orthodontists. The practice has held Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider status - the highest tier - for nearly 15 consecutive years since 2013, the only practice in Victoria to achieve this status. Over 9,000 Invisalign cases have been completed by the specialist orthodontic team.

Other practices may have recently achieved Blue Diamond status. None have maintained it for 15 years. None deliver Invisalign exclusively through board-registered specialist orthodontists. And none offer the same integrated technology ecosystem - from 3Shape TRIOS scanning to Dental Monitoring to in-house retainer fabrication via the Smile Lab.

Sterilisation and Infection Control

• Fleet of Mocom sterilisers
• 6 Statim handpiece sterilisers (rapid turnaround between patients)
• 4 ultrasonic baths
• AirFlow and KaVo PROPHYflex systems for biofilm management
• Regular staff training on infection control protocols

The Difference in One Line

Other practices have technology. Smile Solutions has a technology ecosystem - diagnostic, restorative, surgical, manufacturing, and monitoring systems that connect every department, every specialist, and every stage of care. That is why the outcomes are different.

Phone: 13 13 96 | smilesolutions.com.au

Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

No referral required. Complimentary consultation with Dr Kia Pajouhesh. Payment plans available through Payright (interest-free) and TLC.