The treatment possibilities of dental treatment have improved in huge strides over the last twenty years. Many new treatments are now available and incredible technological developments have made many old procedures more comfortable for the patient, reduced treatment time and improved recovery time.
Some of the most significant developments have been made in the field of porcelain crowns and veneers. In the past, crowns and veneers were made form a combination of ceramic and metal. This meant that they were often a little bit unseemly, although effective. Fitting a crown was also a lengthy process involving many x-rays and dental moulds. Manufacturing the crowns was also time-consuming, often taking up to two weeks. This has been revolutionised by pioneering new chair-side technology which allows all-ceramic crowns and veneers to be produced form single pieces of porcelain in a matter of minutes. These new treatments involve using digital x-rays and computer imaging to allow such amazing results.
Other dental treatments such as tooth whitening have also been similarly improved, and perhaps more significantly, have also come down in price so that they are more affordable to more people. Dental bonding is another easily affordable dental treatment that can greatly improve the appearance of teeth. This includes using small amounts of tooth coloured resin to reshape and repair teeth that are crooked or damaged.
Of course, the staple dental treatments such as fillings and root canal treatments remain in place but new equipment such as dental lasers and dental bonding have helped to make these treatments easier for the patients. To find out more about what dental treatments are available, make an appointment to discuss them with a Leeds dentist.
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