At Isom Dentistry, the dental technology we use in our Knoxville office is chosen for one simple reason: it makes your visit easier. From 3D imaging to same-day crowns, the tools in our office help us work faster, spot problems sooner, and keep you more comfortable in the chair. We accept a wide range of PPO insurance plans, and new patients are always welcome here, whether you need a routine cleaning or something more involved. Good technology should feel like less waiting, fewer needles, and more honest answers about your smile.
Patient-first technology
This is what dental technology should actually do for you: shorten your time in the chair, cut down on discomfort, and give your dentist clearer information for planning your care. Instead of guessing, we can see exactly what's happening below the surface of a tooth or under the gumline. That means fewer surprises, fewer follow-up visits, and treatment plans built on real detail instead of assumptions. For patients who feel nervous about dental visits, this kind of clarity also tends to mean shorter appointments and less time spent sitting in an uncomfortable position.
Here's a look at the tools we use most often, and what each one actually means for you.
CBCT is a 3D X-ray that gives us a full picture of your teeth, jaw, and nerves in a single scan. It's especially helpful for planning dental implants and root canals, because we can see exact measurements before we ever start treatment. That leads to more accurate care and fewer surprises partway through a procedure.
Precision planning
Instead of wearing a temporary crown for two weeks while a lab makes the real one, CEREC same-day crowns let us design, mill, and place your permanent crown in one visit. No second appointment, and no temporary that comes loose in the meantime. You come in with a damaged tooth and leave with a finished one.
Fewer appointments
Nobody enjoys biting into a tray of gooey impression material. Our digital scanner captures the shape of your teeth in just a few minutes, without the mess or the gag reflex. Paired with digital X-rays and imaging, we get clear pictures using less radiation than older film X-rays, and we can pull the images up right away to talk through what we're seeing together.
A gentler experience
For certain gum and soft tissue procedures, laser dentistry can mean less bleeding and a gentler recovery compared to traditional tools. And for patients who feel anxious about being in the chair, nitrous oxide is available for patients of all ages to help you relax through your appointment, with no lasting grogginess once you're done.
Comfort optionsNone of this equipment matters much if it doesn't translate into a better experience for you. That's the standard Dr. Brad Isom holds his practice to. Every scan, scanner, and same-day crown is meant to support the same things patients say they value most here: honest treatment planning, a team that takes dental anxiety seriously, and care that respects your time. You can read more about that approach on our About Us page, or browse the full range of procedures supported by these tools.
Answers, plainly explained
Yes. Tools like CBCT and digital X-rays use less radiation than older X-ray methods, and digital impressions carry no radiation at all since they don't involve X-rays. These technologies are widely used in modern dental offices and are considered safe for patients of all ages.
Not necessarily. Same-day crowns and digital imaging can reduce the number of visits you need and help catch problems early, before they turn into bigger, more expensive issues. Our team can walk you through your PPO coverage and costs before any treatment begins.
