At Smile Solutions in Pittsburg, KS, investing in advanced technology is a direct investment in every patient who walks through our doors. Dr. Gorantla believes that the right tools, combined with the right training, produce results that are more accurate, more predictable, and more comfortable than what traditional methods alone can achieve. Every piece of technology in our office exists for a specific reason: to make your diagnosis clearer, your treatment faster, and your experience better from start to finish.
3D Cone Beam X-Rays
Traditional two-dimensional dental x-rays provide valuable diagnostic information, but they have limitations that three-dimensional imaging eliminates entirely. Our 3D cone beam x-ray system captures a comprehensive view of the teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, sinuses, and surrounding anatomy in a single low-radiation scan. For patients pursuing dental implants or more involved restorative work, cone beam imaging provides:
- A complete three-dimensional picture of bone volume, density, and nerve location
- Precise implant placement planning before a single surgical step is taken
- Early identification of concerns invisible on conventional two-dimensional imaging
- Confident, well-informed treatment decisions grounded in complete diagnostic data
Intraoral Scanning
Gone are the days of uncomfortable impression trays and messy materials. Our intraoral scanner captures highly accurate three-dimensional digital models of the teeth and bite quickly and comfortably. Benefits of digital scanning at Smile Solutions include:
- Precise digital impressions free of the distortion associated with traditional tray-based methods
- Immediate chairside review of detailed images that help patients see and understand their oral health
- Restorations that fit accurately from the very first placement appointment
- A faster, more comfortable impression experience for every patient
3D Printing & Same-Day Smile Solutions
Our in-office 3D printing capability is one of the most impactful technologies available to Smile Solutions patients, enabling a new smile within 24 hours. For patients who have broken a front tooth, lost a restoration, or need an urgent cosmetic fix, the advantages are immediate and meaningful:
- Dr. Gorantla can design and fabricate a high-quality solution in-house without laboratory wait times
- Broken front teeth can be addressed quickly and beautifully, often the same day or within 24 hours
- Same-day solutions eliminate the days or weeks of waiting that traditional lab workflows require
- Patients leave with a result they can be confident in, without disruption to their daily lives
A broken front tooth is not just a dental problem — it affects confidence, professional interactions, and quality of life. The ability to address it quickly is one of the things Smile Solutions does better than most practices in the region.
Technology In Service Of The Patient
At Smile Solutions, every technological investment reflects the same philosophy that guides Dr. Gorantla’s approach to patient care: get it right the first time, explain it clearly, and stand behind it completely. Advanced technology supports all three of those commitments by:
- Producing more accurate diagnostic records that reduce the margin for error
- Enabling same-day and next-day solutions that minimize disruption to patients’ lives
- Supporting clear, visual patient education without complex dental terminology
- Delivering a level of digital dentistry capability that serves the communities of Crawford, Cherokee, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, and Bourbon counties at every appointment
Call our office or visit us at 611 N Broadway St., Suite B, Pittsburg, KS 66762.