Technology

Technology in the dental field is ever-changing and Dr. Shirley enjoys learning how to integrate state-of-the-art equipment into her practice. Utilizing the latest advancements in dentistry allows Dr. Shirley to treat patients with less pain and in fewer visits which equals less time in the dental chair and a more comfortable experience from start to finish.

Dr. Shirley and her team spend many hours each year training and taking advanced courses to ensure they deliver the best care, safely. Employing the latest technology means consistent results, so you’ll know what to expect at each visit. You'll find that modern dental care with Anna Shirley, DDS leaves you smiling.

At Anna Shirley, DDS in Nacogdoches, TX, you'll discover dental care at its highest level; technology, advanced training, and compassionate service blended perfectly together.

Intra-oral Camera

A picture explains what words never can, especially when it comes to your teeth. An intra-oral camera can take pictures with such detail, it can show cracks and stress marks in a tooth that can’t be seen with the naked eye.

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3-D Printer

At our practice, your time, comfort, and care are our highest priorities. That is why we have invested in the industry-leading SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem, including the cutting-edge SprintRay Midas digital restoration press.

By bringing this advanced, AI-driven technology directly chairside, we have eliminated the weeks of waiting, messy impression trays, and temporary fixes associated with traditional dentistry. We design, manufacture, and deliver hospital-grade dental solutions right here in our office.

What We 3D Print for You

Our dual SprintRay and Midas setup allows us to handle your entire treatment under one roof, providing a completely streamlined experience across four major areas:

  • Definitive Crowns & Restorations: Whether you need a full crown, a veneer, or an inlay, we print exceptionally strong permanent restorations that match the shade and geometry of your smile on the very same day. Case selection is key. We still send the majority of our crowns to a lab for fabrication.

  • Predictable Smile Designs: Want to see your future smile before any treatment begins? We use SprintRay AI software to design your ideal smile, printing highly accurate trial models so you can preview, touch, and test your new look before committing to final changes.

  • Ultra-Comfortable Night Guards: If you experience jaw pain, headaches, or teeth grinding, we print biocompatible, custom-fit night guards. Because they are printed directly from a digital blueprint of your teeth, they fit more securely and comfortably than traditional lab-made guards.

  • High-Definition Study Models: We print exact, physical replicas of your teeth from our digital intraoral scans. This allows us to map out complex orthodontic movements, plan surgeries, and monitor your oral health over time with unmatched visual clarity.

Digital X-ray

Digital films with exquisite detail and dramatically reduced radiation exposure offer the ultimate in safety and diagnostic capability.

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Digital Impressions

The Digital Scanner eliminates messy impressions of your teeth, replacing them with simple digital images captured by a handheld wand. The images quickly appear on a computer monitor as 3-D models of your teeth. After a detailed review, the virtual models are sent via a secure connection to a lab for completion of your case. We use the Medit scanner in our office. No more of the messy impression material!