A dental practice in Leeds Central is the first to offer a whole host of revolutionary treatments to its patients. One of these is a new technology called CEREC which stands for Ceramic REConstruction. CEREC enables dentists to create an entirely new porcelain crown for a patient within one sitting only.
The dentist uses the latest 3D imaging technology to create a computerized visualization of the patient’s mouth. Sitting in front of the computer screen, the dentist is then able to create an image of the new crown that will be an exact fit for the patient’s mouth. The patient can even see the product on the screen to get an idea of what to expect. Once the dentist has finalized the dimensions of the crown, the command for production can be given and the actual product will be fabricated instantly.
As you can very well imagine, this cuts down the time you have to spend in the dentist’s office drastically. You will not have to waste any time on repeated visits to the dentist and you will even get a crown that fits far better than one made using old fashioned methods. The new crown can be made to match the colour of your teeth with the greatest precision.
Since this technology is now available in Leeds Central you can easily get your teeth done in a single sitting. You will not need to fear your visits to the dentist anymore because there is very minimal discomfort associated with CEREC.
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Dentist in Leeds Central Uses CEREC Technology with Great Results
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Leeds dentists care for you as well as your mouth
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Dental technology has improved dramatically over the last twenty years to the point that some treatments are almost unrecognisable. Innovations such as digital x-rays, 3D imaging and dental lasers have made many procedures a lot less time consuming and more comfortable for the patient, yet still many patients are reluctant to go and visit the dentist.
Fear of the dentist is one of the most common fears in the UK. In a recent survey, nearly 90% of the people asked admitted to having some fear of the dentist. This fear can be caused by a number of factors but in many cases it is caused by childhood memories of unsympathetic dentists inflicting pain. Just as dental technology has come a long way, so too has the standard of care now available.
Modern dentists know that happy and relaxed patients are the easiest to treat and that those who feel comfortable are more likely to listen to advice about how to keep their teeth clean and as healthy as possible. Leeds dentists know this only to well and make special effort to care for you and not just your mouth. There are few things worse for a dentist than a patient is overly nervous or anxious. This can make dental treatment extremely complicated and in some cases prevent treatment altogether. By showing their patients that they genuinely care about them, they help to keep them relaxed and happy, and hopefully looking after their teeth.
Some of the new techniques employed by caring dentists to help patients relax include using aromatherapy and lavender oil products in the waiting areas, which have been proven to calm patients down. Dentists are also more than willing to spend time reassuring patients and talking them through procedures rather than just diving in, which is commonly cited as one of the main causes of dental fear.
The future of dentistry with CEREC from City of Leeds dentist
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The last fifty years has seen incredible progress in the use of technology in all fields. This advance can be studied in microcosm in the world of dentistry. The dentist’s surgery today is unrecognisable from the surgeries of fifty or even twenty years ago. Modern surgeries are more like health spas than hospitals and the equipment and technology available mirrors this change.
One of the newest and most incredible of these technological leaps forward is the advent of CEREC. So new that only a small number of dentists are even using it, CEREC stands for CERamic REconstruction and involves the use of computer-aided design and manufacture to create dental crowns and veneers in only a fraction of the time it previously took. CEREC has been made possible by the advent of digital x-rays and 3D imaging that allows the dentist to build up an incredibly accurate three-dimensional picture of the patient’s mouth. The dentist is then able to use this image to design microscopically accurate crowns and veneers to remedy dental problems such as tooth decay and discoloration. Once satisfied with the computer projection, the dentist can instruct a computer-guided mill to sculpt the new crown from a single piece of porcelain. This process takes an incredible six-minutes per tooth which is miraculous when you consider the old methods of manufacture. First the dentist would have to take several dental moulds and x-rays and allow several days for developing. Then the manufacturing process would take place in a laboratory and could take up to two weeks. It is now possible to have a new crown designed and fitted in your lunch hour and to a higher standard of accuracy.
CEREC technology can also be used to fabricate porcelain fillings, or inlays, to fit specifically in large dental cavities. These porcelain fillings are incredibly durable and can be matched to closely resemble the colour of the patient’s existing teeth. This colour matching process will also be used when fitting any crown or veneer.
CEREC really is the future of dentistry. It is revolutionising the dental process and reducing waiting and appointment times for all patients. Ask a City of Leeds dentist about the latest CEREC technology and you could experience the future, today.