Tuesday 25 July 2017

The 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.

Intraoral camera creates a virtual model not only of your missing tooth, but also the antagonist tooth and the bite situation. This virtual model helps in constructing the restoration. Finally, the model is milled out of a color-matching ceramic block, using diamond coated units, or printed in the 3D printer, using the appropriate type of ceramic material made for this purpose.

When it comes to material used for this particular purpose, two main types are the most common. The first one, known as silicate ceramics, is mainly used for replacing missing parts or missing teeth. Translucent, natural-looking material is really durable and highly appreciated. Lithium disilicate is even stronger, and therefore used for making tooth-bridges as well, and other parts that require better flexural strength.

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.

Beauty and longevity of the CEREC restoration proved to be extraordinary, compared to other common replacement methods, such as gold etc. You can expect at least ten years. Not to mention the perfect appearance these replacements provide. Good oral care is something you should not forget about, nevertheless.

So, what other benefits this method can provide. First, digital impression eliminates discomfort and improves the precision and accuracy. It can also improve the chewing, aligning the tooth with surrounding and opposite teeth. The whole procedure is not so time-consuming s it was, it is much more comfortable and doesn't require multiple visits. The resulting teeth are strong, perfectly matched and really durable, and your smile is beautiful again.




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