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Priceless Porcelain Onlays Provide A Perfect Smile

Saturday, October 25th, 2014

2977218_blogIf you dream of a perfect smile for Christmas, we are here to make your wishes come true. With our range of cosmetic and restorative treatments, we have a solution for every dental drama and we can provide the perfect treatment for you.

If you have a damaged tooth, we are able to offer an array of restorative solutions, including beautiful porcelain onlays.

What are onlays?

Onlays are a type of restoration, which are used to repair damaged teeth; they are usually seen as a mid-point between a filling and a crown. Onlays can be made from dental composite, precious metals or porcelain; we often recommend porcelain because it produces the best, most natural looking aesthetics. Onlays are very similar to inlays, but with an onlay, the restoration also covers the cusp of the tooth.

Onlays are not a permanent solution, but they are durable and hard-wearing and they should last for several years.

Why would I need an onlay?

You may be advised to have an onlay if you’ve damaged your tooth playing sport or as a result of trauma, you have had a large filling in the past or you have extensive decay and you need a more intensive treatment than a filling.

Onlays and inlays are custom-made for the individual to ensure they fit perfectly. An impression of the tooth is made and sent away to the dental laboratory and the restoration is usually ready within 2 weeks.

Once You Go Cerec You’ll Never Go Back In Leeds

Saturday, August 2nd, 2014

4683491_blogWe are delighted to offer patients in Leeds and beyond amazing same-day restorative treatment thanks to Cerec technology. Once you’ve experienced the wonders of Cerec, you’ll never go back!

What is Cerec?

Cerec is a form of technology, which enables us to create and fit brand new, custom-made restorations on-site. With this technology, we are able to offer same-day treatment for patients in need of a new crown, inlay, onlay or veneers.

Cerec uses the latest software and manufacturing processes to design and make bespoke restorations in a matter of minutes, enabling us to complete your restorative treatment in a single session.

Cerec uses images of the teeth to create detailed 3D templates, which are sent across to the milling machine; these designs are then turned into new restorations in a process that takes seconds.

How is Cerec different?

Cerec treatment is incredibly quick and convenient for both patients and dentists. The usual course of action is to create a mould using dental putty, send this away to a dental laboratory and receive the new restoration around 2 weeks later. With Cerec, the entire process can be completed in a single day, drastically reducing treatment time.

Cerec is also much cleaner and more accurate than traditional techniques and it means that patients do not have to put up with dental putty in their mouth or temporary restorations. Patients can also enjoy the benefits of treatment after just a short time in the dental chair and they don’t have to worry about booking multiple appointments.

If you’re interested in Cerec technology or you’re looking for a fast-acting solution for restorative troubles, call us today!