Tuesday, July 25, 2017

All Benefits Of Ceramic Reconstruction

By Laura Williams


Although it was first developed in the 80s, this new technology is now developed and even more successful. The method known as ceramic reconstruction became more popular in the last decade, when innovative new technologies allowed easier and more precise procedures. In the city of Howell, MI, there are several dentists that successfully apply this highly effective, less invasive technology for achieving really impressive results in their area of business. Your new teeth can be perfect in only one visit to your dentist.

Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic, or shortly CEREC, is the technology that transformed the usual dentistry. Using of computer assisted and manufactured methods for designing and making new teeth allows more precise results, and all this takes less time, causing much less discomfort to the patients. CAM/CAD makes a great difference.

CAD involves making a digital impression, provided by an intraoral camera that can use different methods of providing one or more 3D scans, and these data are used for designing the restoration on the computer. Resulting 3D design is manufactured with the help of computer, using CNC milling or 3D printing, from the ceramic material of the appropriate color, chosen by your dentist, and the color will depend of the color of your natural teeth.

The fact that this special camera scans not only missing tooth, but also the opposite and surrounding teeth, the whole bite, is very important, because this way your dentist may also improve your bite, not only to decide about the appropriate material, color and shape. This virtual model can be really useful. Diamond milling or 3D printing will make a perfect replacement in a very short period of time.

There are two main types of material used for this purpose, silicate ceramics and lithium disilicate ceramics. While the first one is ideal for single tooth replacement and restoration, as well as for similar aesthetic procedures, lithium disilicate is harder and more appropriate for making high-strength bridge frameworks that require higher flexural strength. Although there are some other materials, these two are generally used.

Making teeth impressions used to be really uncomfortable. Intraoral camera made it quick and simple. You don't have to wait for days or weeks, you can get your new tooth the same day now. Your dentist has to make a scan, design a reconstruction and send the data to a 3D printer or a milling device. Maybe 15 minutes after that, he can start implanting it into your mouth.

If you are concerned about longevity and durability of your new teeth, don't be. These replacements are more durable than gold ones, and if you take a good care of your teeth, they will last at least ten years. Besides, you won't be able to tell the difference when it comes to translucency and color, because it will be perfectly matched.

There are numerous benefits this method provides. Taking digital impression is much more comfortable and takes less time. This method also provides higher accuracy, perfectly matched color, longevity and durability. The process is much simpler, it doesn't take so much time and effort, and results are incomparably better. Not to mention the fact that everything can be completed in only one visit to your dentist.




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