I had an interesting question for a school project and just thought that I'd see what you guys (and girls) thought.
2007-03-26 13:49:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I'm a dentist.
Already, there are some lasers that carry out some of the tasks that air-driven handpieces (i.e. drills) perform. In all honesty, though, I think that drills will still be around in 2025 because there are some things that just can't be done with a laser. Of course, nowadays, electric handpieces are becoming more suitable for denal work. I've used them. They are very nice!
Very likely, new anesthesia techniques will be available. Already there are some patches that can be stuck to the gums to anesthetize teeth for simple restorative work.
Beyond that, I think most of the advances in dentistry will be related to dental materials, not tools.
2007-03-26 20:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By then we'll probably have nanomachines which can repair and construct teeth and other body tissues automatically, molecule by molecule. So if you have a cavity or need dental surgery the result will be as good as new.
2007-03-26 20:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laser and implants. Plus new research is closer to solving problem of regrowing teeth. Makes a little sense ,since LOL we do regrow after our baby teeth fall out. One more shot at the tooth fairy.
2007-03-26 20:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Scruloos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the dentists will treat cavity with laser tools and do cleaning with tools we have right now. ALSO, I think will use advanced painkillers for painful operations.
2007-03-26 20:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by LordWafflesロードワッフル 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋