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Cerec: Fast Treatment for Long Lasting Results

Saturday, May 9th, 2015

iStock_000005654093SmallWe understand that many of our patients have busy lives and we are always on the lookout for modern treatments that minimise stress, hassle and treatment times. Cerec is a revolutionary form of technology that dramatically reduces the time it takes to complete restorative treatment. With Cerec, we can design, manufacture and place brand new bespoke restorations in just one day!

What is Cerec?

Cerec is a form of technology that enables us to complete every stage of the restorative treatment process in a single day on site. Usually, if you need a new crown for example, your dentist will make an impression of your tooth. The impression then sent away to a dental laboratory before the crown is then made by a dental technician and returned to the clinic around two weeks later. With Cerec, we are able to design, make and fit the new crown in a single treatment session.

Cerec technology takes care of all the key phases of treatment and we can do everything at the clinic, rather than sending impressions away. The first stage of treatment involves taking photographs of the teeth, which are then converted into detailed templates using Cerec. These templates are used to design the bespoke restoration. The designs are then sent to the on-site milling machine, which is responsible for making the restoration. Once this stage is complete, your dentist will then fit the new restoration and you can enjoy your new smile.

The advantages of Cerec

The most obvious advantage of Cerec is the speed of treatment. A process that can take two to three weeks can now be completed in one day. Patients only have to make one appointment, there’s no need for temporary restorations and time in the dental chair is greatly reduced – excellent news for nervous patients. Dentists also have more control over the design stage of treatment and the manufacturing process is more accurate.

If you’re in need of a new crown, inlay, onlays or veneers, call today and you could soon be enjoying the benefits of Cerec for yourself!

Everything You Need to Know About CEREC

Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

2904341_blogAt City Dental Leeds, we are always eager to move with the times and ensure our clients have access to the best dental services around and we are very proud to have CEREC technology on-site. With this amazingly innovative technology, we are able to offer hassle-free, bespoke, same-day restorative treatment.

What exactly is CEREC?

CEREC is a form of technology that enables dentists to create same-day restorations on-site. Usually, when a patient needs a new crown, this requires separate appointments to make an impression and then fit the crown two weeks later when it has been made by dental technicians and then returned to the clinic. With CEREC, we design, manufacture and fit the new restoration in a single session an there’s no need for impressions or anything to be sent away; everything is done here and you can enjoy instant results.

CEREC converts camera images of the teeth into detailed models, which are sent to the on-site milling machine. After just a couple of minutes, the manufacturing process is complete and we can then fit the restoration. We are able to make veneers, dental crowns, inlays and onlays with CEREC.

What are the advantages of CEREC?

One of the most obvious advantages of Cerec is the reduced speed of treatment. Processes that usually take two weeks can now be completed in just a single day. There’s no waiting around, no send away and no putty impressions. There’s also no need for temporary restorations, as the new crown or inlay can be fitted immediately. The process is also much more accurate and much less messy. Dentists also have more influence over the design of the new restoration and patients can enjoy the convenience of booking one afternoon off, rather than two or three separate sessions.

If you like the sound of CEREC, call now to learn more!

CEREC conquers the City of Leeds

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

468416_blogLet’s have a chat about CEREC eh because if you are person in a rush in a busy place like the city of Leeds, then if you have problems with your teeth, this could be the treatment that answers all of your dental problems. Once you pop along to see the dentist, things like partial dentures, bridges, veneers and crowns can be knocked out in around an hour and you can be done and dusted with fine new looking teeth and fittings. A digital x-ray will take pictures of the affected area and then send them straight into the CEREC programme on a computer that will design a new part for your mouth. In minutes, this will be relayed into a milling machine that will then make what you need. All of this is very quick and by now the dentist will have already prepped you. Then the new fitting can be set into the mouth and if anything doesn’t work, the adjustments can be done on the spot. For anyone who has barely little time to spare during the day, this is an absolute godsend if things go awry in the mouth.

Choosing Porcelain Veneers in Leeds

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

It would be maybe a little premature to say that you can keep your teeth looking ‘perfect’ in Leeds, especially as you get older and things start to lose their sheen, start to crack and begin to suffer from wear and tear: your gums may even start to recede. The thing is though, cosmetic dentistry has covered all bases on this front and if you look around, you can find answers to your ‘teething’ problems and if you are suffering from any or all of the above problems, it could be time for you to take a look at porcelain veneers as these sweet little gems have the ability to hide away all your issues and leave your smile looking youthful and breath-taking once more. Porcelain is a strong, natural and beautiful material that exudes light to reflect its purity, so just imagine how that would portray your smile. The process is quite simple and painless: first the enamel of the teeth has to be removed so that your dentist can take a mould, from which the veneers can be made and once they are, they are cemented into position. This normally takes a couple of weeks, but if you find a dentist that offers CEREC, then the whole process can be done in just over the hour. Though they look very fragile in the hand, when they are in, they treble in strength, making them durable and hard wearing- 20 years hard wearing, but it is the look after the treatment that will blow your mind- you will have a smile to grace any film premier.