The
Digital Lab.
Where precision meets possibility. A state-of-the-art dental facility offering comprehensive dental care through advanced clinical diagnostics, minimally invasive dentistry, and treatment predictability that changes outcomes. Every tool was chosen for one reason — you leave with a better result than you would anywhere else.
Key Takeaways
- Smile Spot Dentistry in Venice, Florida operates one of the most advanced dental technology suites on the Florida Gulf Coast.
- The practice uses Pearl AI Second Opinion platform — FDA-cleared machine learning diagnostics that analyze digital X-rays and bite-wing radiographs for pathology detection, bone loss, and diagnostic accuracy that supports second-opinion transparency for every patient.
- Vision 16 by Ray USA produces high-resolution anatomical volumetric data via 3D cone beam computed tomography — enabling bone density assessment, nerve pathway mapping, and maxillofacial structure analysis with an ultra-low dose radiation protocol.
- RayFace 3D facial scanning by Ray USA allows Dr. Sellappan to design and preview a patient's new smile digitally before any treatment begins.
- In-office 3D printing with SprintRay Pro 2 and Midas enables same-day crowns, inlays, onlays, and surgical guides — chairside in under 30 minutes.
- iTero Element 5D digital impressions use near-infrared imaging (NIRI) to detect interproximal cavities without radiation — while producing a precise 3D model of the patient's teeth in minutes.
- Innerview uses Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD) — a gentle tap on the tooth that measures internal mobility to detect cracks, failing restorations, and implant instability that X-rays and visual exams cannot see. The first FDA-cleared technology of its kind.
- Advanced dental technology in Venice, Florida means more accurate diagnoses, more comfortable procedures, and better outcomes for every patient at Smile Spot Dentistry.
The Digital Difference
Technology should make dentistry feel less technological.
Better information means fewer unknowns. We use digital diagnostics, facially driven planning and in-office fabrication to understand more before treatment begins — and execute what we plan with greater precision.
01 — Pearl AI · Second Opinion Platform
A second opinion
on every X-ray.
Pearl AI analyzes every digital radiograph we take, highlighting areas that may deserve a closer look — from decay and bone changes to other findings visible on the image.
It doesn’t replace Dr. Sellappan’s judgment. It adds another layer of information to the clinical examination — and gives you a clearer way to see what we’re seeing.
Another set of eyes
AI-supported imaging + clinician interpretation.
02 — Innerview · Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics
We don’t just find it.
We watch it.
INNERVIEW®by Perimetrics
Measure
Monitor
Preserve
An X-ray is a picture in time.
Innerview gives us a measurement we can compare over time.
A gentle percussion measurement evaluates how a tooth or implant responds mechanically. That gives Dr. Sellappan objective data that can be recorded today and compared at future visits — helping us follow structural changes rather than relying on a single snapshot.
Measure
Baseline
today
Compare
Change over time
becomes visible
Decide
When intervention
is warranted
03 — Plan Better · iTero Element 5D
No trays. No putty.
Just a precise digital model.
iTero captures the shape and position of your teeth digitally — creating a detailed 3D model without conventional impression material. The same scan becomes part of how we evaluate, communicate and plan treatment.
Scan
A fast, comfortable
digital impression.
See
Your teeth in 3D —
immediately.
Plan
From the same
digital model.
04 — RAYFace · Facially Driven Planning
Your smile,
in the context of you.
RAYFace quickly captures a precise 3D model of your face and smile, which we align with your intraoral scan and CBCT data to create a complete digital avatar. This allows us to plan treatments that look natural, balanced and uniquely yours.
Capture
A fast, non-invasive
3D facial scan.
Align
We combine face,
teeth and CBCT.
Design
A smile that fits you
— naturally.
05 — Vision 16 CBCT
See what’s beneath
the surface.
Our Vision 16 cone beam CT (CBCT) captures detailed 3D images of your teeth, bone and surrounding anatomy. This gives us the information we need to plan implants, evaluate complex cases and make treatment decisions with greater confidence.
- 3D view for complete anatomical understanding.
- Evaluate bone volume and density.
- Visualize vital structures such as the nerve pathway.
Diagnose
Identify issues that aren’t visible on traditional X-rays.
Plan
Guides precise implant placement and complex care.
Treat safely
Helps protect nearby structures and supports predictable outcomes.
Patient comfort
A quick, low-radiation scan right here in our Venice office.
Clearer images. More confident decisions.
Smile Spot Dentistry Venice, Florida
06 — SprintRay / Midas
From digital design
to a beautiful result.
With SprintRay and Midas, we design and fabricate high-quality restorations in-office, combining speed, precision and aesthetics. This digital workflow allows us to deliver crowns, onlays, night guards, provisional restorations and more — often in a single visit.
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01Digital design
We design your restoration with precision using advanced software.
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02In-office fabrication
Milled or 3D printed right here using SprintRay and Midas.
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03A beautiful result
A strong, natural-looking restoration — often in just one visit.
Same-day options
Many restorations can be completed in a single visit.
Precision fit
Digital design and fabrication for consistent, accurate results.
Beautiful materials
High-strength, natural-looking options for function and aesthetics.
Convenient care
Less waiting, fewer appointments, more time for what matters to you.
Advanced dentistry, crafted here.
Smile Spot Dentistry Venice, Florida
The Bigger Picture
One digital workflow.
A more complete you.
We combine advanced imaging, 3D scanning, and in-office fabrication to plan and deliver care that is precise, natural and uniquely yours — all here at Smile Spot Dentistry in Venice, Florida.
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01Diagnose
We use AI, intraoral imaging and 3D CBCT to see what’s happening — even what isn’t visible on traditional X-rays.
Pearl AI | Innerview
Vision 16 CBCT -
02Capture
We capture precise digital models of your teeth and a 3D facial scan to understand your smile in the context of your face.
iTero Element 5D | RAYFace
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03Plan
We bring all of your data together to plan the best solution for your health, function and aesthetics.
Integrated digital planning
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04Fabricate
We design and create high-quality restorations in-office with SprintRay and Midas, combining speed, precision and esthetics.
SprintRay Pro 2 | Midas
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05Deliver
You receive a restoration that fits, functions and looks natural — designed for long-term health and a more confident you.
A healthier, brighter smile
Why it matters
Digital dentistry isn’t just about technology — it’s about giving you a better experience and better outcomes.
Greater precision
More detail for
better decisions.
Fewer appointments
Many treatments
in less time.
More natural results
Designed to fit you —
not just a standard.
A more comfortable experience
Modern, efficient and
patient-focused.
Advanced
technology.
A more confident you.
Smile Spot Dentistry
Venice, Florida
Questions, answered
Digital Dentistry FAQs
What each technology does, and what it means for your care.
What is digital dentistry, and how does it improve my dental care?
Digital dentistry uses tools such as AI-assisted X-ray analysis, 3D imaging, digital scans and in-office fabrication to give us more information throughout your care. We can see more before treatment begins, show you what we’re seeing, and plan and create restorations with greater precision—often with fewer appointments.
What is a CBCT scan, and why would I need one?
A CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) scan creates a 3D image of your teeth, jawbone, nerves and sinuses. A regular X-ray is a flat picture. CBCT shows depth, bone volume and the position of vital structures. We use it most often to plan dental implants, evaluate complex cases and root canal anatomy, and look at the jaw joint. Our Vision 16 scanner takes a quick scan with a lower radiation dose than a conventional medical CT.
How does Smile Spot Dentistry use Pearl AI with dental X-rays?
Pearl is FDA-cleared software that reviews our digital X-rays and highlights areas that may need a closer look, such as decay, bone level changes, calculus and existing restorations. It doesn’t make the diagnosis. Dr. Sellappan does, and Pearl adds a second set of eyes. It also gives you a visual report, so you can see what we’re seeing.
What is an iTero digital impression, and does it replace traditional dental molds?
The iTero Element 5D is a small handheld scanner that captures a detailed 3D model of your teeth in minutes, without trays or impression putty. It replaces traditional molds for most crowns, clear aligners, night guards and restorative planning. The scan appears on screen right away, so you can see your own teeth in 3D.
What does RAYFace 3D facial scanning show?
RAYFace captures a 3D model of your face and smile in seconds. We align it with your iTero scan and CBCT data to create a digital version of you. That lets us plan a smile that fits your facial proportions, lip line and features, not just your teeth in isolation, and preview the result before treatment starts.
What is Innerview QPD, and why would Dr. Sellappan measure a tooth or dental implant over time?
Innerview, by Perimetrics, uses Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics: a gentle, non-invasive tapping measurement of how a tooth or implant responds mechanically. An X-ray is a picture in time; Innerview gives a number we can record today and compare at future visits. Tracking that change helps us spot developing cracks, loosening restorations or changes in implant stability, and decide when treatment is actually warranted.
What can Smile Spot Dentistry make with in-office 3D printing?
Our SprintRay 3D printing workflow produces:
- night guards
- surgical guides for precise implant placement
- dental models
- temporary restorations
- permanent crowns, inlays and onlays
Making them in-house means less waiting on an outside lab and more control over fit and quality.
Can SprintRay and Midas provide same-day dental restorations?
In many cases, yes. With Midas, SprintRay’s chairside system for permanent restorations, many single-tooth crowns, inlays and onlays can be designed, printed and placed in one appointment. That means no temporary and no second visit. Whether same-day is right for you depends on the tooth and the restoration, and Dr. Sellappan will tell you at your consultation.
How do these different digital technologies work together when planning treatment?
Each one adds a layer:
- Pearl AI and Innerview help us diagnose.
- CBCT shows what’s beneath the surface.
- iTero captures your teeth.
- RAYFace captures your face.
We bring that data together into one digital plan. The restoration is then designed from that plan and made in-office with SprintRay and Midas.
Does Smile Spot Dentistry offer digital dentistry in Venice, Florida?
Yes. Our Venice office at 273 S Tamiami Trail uses Pearl AI, Innerview QPD, iTero Element 5D scanning, RAYFace 3D facial scanning, Vision 16 CBCT imaging and in-office SprintRay 3D printing. Care is led by Dr. Meenachi Sellappan, DDS. To schedule, call (941) 477-1977.
Come see it for yourself.
Your first visit is designed to give us a more complete understanding of your oral health — using digital technology when it adds meaningful information to your care.