CEREC is one of those incredible inventions that comes along in a blue moon to the city of Leeds that makes you think, ‘now that’s brilliant!’. If ever you have had to have a crown, a bridge or veneers fitted, you’ll know that the process can take up to a few weeks to complete: first the putty imprint followed by the tooth preparation, then the imprint is sent off to the lab so that the product can be made, then weeks later it comes back and is fitted and if it doesn’t fit right the whole process has to be repeated and then……..not any more because CEREC technology cuts through all that nonsense. The putty has been replaced by digital imaging and once the technician/dentist is happy with it, the image is fed into a computerized milling machine and before your very eyes your new fitting comes out of the other end- of course while this happening, the dentist has time to prepare your teeth. So what does all of this mean? Well, for a start, you will be in and out of there in 2 hours max and should anything be out of kilter, it can be rectified on site- that’s what it means! Imagine you have to be somewhere or do something or see someone, just how wonderful is this technology for the person on the move and….the prices are as comparable to that of the traditional way.
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The marvel of CEREC in the City of Leeds
Friday, September 30th, 2011City of Leeds dentists use CEREC techniques to treat patients faster
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Dental practice is changing and changing fast. The improvements to the way that dentists can practice are bringing numerous benefits to patients. A common complaint in the past was that people often had to spend too long at the surgery and would then have to return for repeat visits, disrupting their work and family life in the process. All this is changing thanks to a set of techniques called CEREC that are becoming ever more commonplace in British dental surgeries.
The reduction in the time that many procedures require you to actually be present in the surgery, is nothing short of startling. A common practice that is benefiting from CEREC is having porcelain dental crowns or veneers fitted to conceal cracked, chipped, broken down or badly stained teeth. In the past, x-rays would have to be take and then sent to a lab for development. You would then have to return for another appointment once the veneer or crown had been made from the x-rays; all in all a quite cumbersome process.
Now, using CEREC techniques, dentists can take three dimensional digital x-rays of your teeth and send the data to an online milling machine which will sculpt a new veneer or crown in just over five minutes. Your dentist can fit it there and then and you can walk away from the surgery with a perfect looking smile and plenty of time to get on with your day.
The best thing about this new technology, for some, is the fact that it is not increasing prices for the patient. Because it is speeding up processes and even reducing labour costs, treatments using CEREC are usually of a very similar cost to the patient. Next time you see your City of Leeds dentist, ask them how they are using CEREC in their surgery.
City of Leeds dentists treat patients using revolutionary CEREC techniques
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
Thanks to advance in technology, the way that dentistry works is changing and patients are benefiting enormously. The time that one needs to spend in the surgery is being slashed and the costs are going down too. To find out more, read on and be amazed at how new technology is changing dentistry.
CEREC techniques are changing the way that dentistry works. They utilise digital technology to offer incredible three dimensional x-rays. These mean that lab fees for developing traditional x-rays are eliminated and only one image needs to be taken rather than repeated ones to get different views of the mouth.
These images can then be sent to online machines which make the desired dental devices such as porcelain veneers and crowns. Instead of requiring repeat appointments to have these things fitted, you can now have them in just one visit to the surgery. These online machines can make porcelain veneers and crowns in just six minutes. This is huge bonus to those of us with busy family and work schedules.
No longer need you be put off going to the dentist because of the thought of lengthy visits and inconvenient repeat appointments. CEREC is changing the way that dentistry works for the benefit of all. Even prices are reduced in certain cases because there is less labour involved and no more lab fees for x-rays to be developed.
If you are interested in the seismic changes which are taking place in the world of dentistry, ask your City of Leeds dentist to tell you about them and you mind find that you decide to have that work done that you have been putting off because of the thought of repeat visits.
Mini implants in the city of Leeds
Saturday, December 25th, 2010
If, in the city of Leeds you have come to terms with having to have your teeth replaced with ‘falsies’, you may be well advised to shop around for the best options of how to keep them in your mouth. It can’t be a happy experience, seeing your teeth fly across the dinner table after attempting to tackle a hard crusted roll. One solution you may want to investigate is the mini implant, which has revolutionised the wearing of dentures and fitting of crowns or bridges. They are also the dentist’s friend because they are easy to fit. Using micro surgery, this cocktail stick-sized new titanium root is drilled through the gum and into the bone, keeping gum damage to the minimum. This means, the whole fitting of 6 ‘mini’s (in the case of full dentures), takes just under 2 hours. Then, the new teeth are simple clicked onto the implant. Combined with a fixing-cement, you could bite through wood. Implant techniques have got more refined and it’s never been easier to have them fitted, nor in fact, cheaper. A mini implant costs a third of its bigger brother and with a simple payment plan, it’s available to all. Get it done and improve your life!
Dental Caps Are Very Easy To Fix, According To Leeds Dentist
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Dental caps are probably the most used treatment for teeth, after dental fillings of course, because they can be used for a wide range of applications. A dental cap, also known as a crown, is nothing more than a shell that is placed on top of the tooth or an implant. It is cemented to the existing tooth or any other base so that it cannot be removed, except of course by the dentist. In effect, a dental cap is exactly like a tooth except that it is made of an artificial substance. A Leeds dental clinic specializes in offering this treatment and they use it for a wide variety of reasons.
It can be used in place of a large filling when there is hardly any tooth left to repair. It can also be used to cover a badly shaped tooth or one that is too discoloured to be able to benefit from tooth whitening treatments. Another use is to cover a tooth that has had a root canal treatment. It is also used very often in order to attach a bridge when the teeth on either side of the gap that has to be filled are spaced very far.
Dentists use a wide variety of crowns in order to suit various requirements. The cost of the treatment escalates based upon the quality of the material used, with the most natural looking caps being the most expensive. Most people reserve these caps for front teeth only, for very obvious reasons.
Protect damaged teeth with dental crown from Central London dentist
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Teeth can be damaged in many ways. Chips, cracks and breaks can occur as the result of sporting injury, motor vehicle accidents or from any other kind of head trauma. Broken teeth can be very painful and also expose the sensitive inside parts of the tooth to the risk of infection and disease. Teeth can also be damaged by dental decay and enamel erosion. This again leaves them vulnerable to attack from disease, which could eventually lead to tooth loss. When teeth are damaged in this way it is necessary to protect them from further injury and also to restore the cosmetic appearance.
One of the oldest and most effective ways of protecting teeth is to fit a dental crown over the top. A dental crown is a ceramic or metal and ceramic cap that is designed to fit over the damaged tooth, covering all parts of the tooth above the gum line to act as a barrier to further damage. A Central London dentist will first need to remove some of the existing enamel so that the crown can fit comfortably over the top. The crown, which will have been made in laboratory conditions to be the same size and shape as the original tooth, will then be cemented over the top using composite bonding.
Crowns are made from metal and ceramic as these are very versatile and strong materials. Ceramics such as porcelain also have a very similar appearance to tooth enamel, giving an improved aesthetic appearance. Once firmly in place the crown will perform all the functions of the original tooth.
Crowns are also used after certain dental surgeries and treatments to add a dimension of protection to the teeth. If dental decay has causes significant damage that a filling is not sufficient to protect the tooth, then a crown may be used to offer greater protection. Crowns are also used after root canal treatments to prevent further infection
Dental crown in minutes from City of Leeds dentist using Cerec technology
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Dental crowns, veneers and ceramic inlays are some of the most useful tools available in modern dentistry which offer the best level of treatment. Crowns and veneers are designed to protect damaged or discoloured teeth from further damage and at the same time restore their cosmetic appearance. Ceramic inlays are used to fill large dental cavities unsuitable for dental bonding. All three create a further barrier to decay and infection while making the teeth feel stronger and preventing pain.
In the past, these protective tools have been made from an amalgam of metal and ceramic but due to increased demand for aesthetic perfection more and more are being made solely from enamel. This process was not an easy one and often involved lengthy manufacturing times of up to two weeks. But new technology is slashing production times and providing perfectly fitting porcelain products in as little as six minutes.
The new technology is called Cerec but is also commonly known as chair-side restoration. The process utilises the latest digital technology and three-dimensional projections to create a perfect image of the teeth without the need for dental moulds or conventional x-rays. The images are available immediately and can be used to instruct a computer-guided machine to mill the replicated crown or veneer from a single piece of porcelain. Patients are therefore able to see exactly what their new tooth will look like before it has been fitted. This new technology is relatively new but is set to revolutionise the world of dental treatment in the future. Ask a City of Leeds dentist about Cerec at your next appointment and discover for yourself the amazing possibilities of this new technology.
Dental crown from Leeds dentist fitted in record time
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
In the past, patients and dentists have been slightly reluctant to use dental crowns unless absolutely necessary. This is because the old laboratory made crowns could often be bulky and require significant enamel removal to allow them to fit naturally over the top of the tooth. Removing otherwise healthy enamel is never ideal so dentists would often opt to use other treatments such as fillings and dental bonding.
Crowns are generally required when teeth are damaged or have been subject to a dental procedure and need strengthening. A crown itself is a tooth-shaped piece of porcelain (although crowns can be made form other materials, including gold) which covers all parts of the existing damaged tooth above the gum line. This helps to protect the teeth from exposure to further damage.
Crown technology has improved significantly in the last twenty years and it is now even possible to use computer technology to produce stronger, thinner crowns in a fraction of the time. Using the latest computer aided digital imaging, dentists can design crowns to incredibly accurate levels on the computer before manufacturing them almost instantly with a computer-guided milling machine. As the crowns are made from single pieces of porcelain they are much stronger so they can afford to be thinner. That means less, if any enamel needs to be removed prior to fixing.
This new technology available at Leeds dentists has completely changed the relationship patients and dentists have with crowns, which are now easier and more efficient to use than many other treatments.