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.

Creating comprehensive virtual model that involves surrounding are as well allows designing the perfect new teeth to fill the gap, and to improve your bite. Using these images, the dentist can decide about the appropriate material, shape and the best matched color. CNC milling device has diamond coated units, to mill the restoration out of a ceramic block. 3D printer uses the same material but slightly different method.

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.

Digital impressions are much more comfortable for patients, and make things easier for any dentist. If your dentist has all the technology needed for designing and manufacturing the tooth, the whole procedure can be done in only one visit, and you can leave with your brand new, perfectly matched tooth the very same day. Not so long ago this might take much longer.

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.

All in all, there are several benefits of this great new restoration method that justify its popularity. It is comfortable, fast, reliable, the results are really amazing, the color can be matched just perfectly, you can smile again the very same day, without scheduling numerous visits, and you don't have to chew plaster and other nasty stuff. Your teeth will be all in place again, and your bite will be improved, and all this will look simply great.




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