The Benefits Of Ceramic Reconstruction

By Laura Williams


New technologies made already known procedures so much easier and more precise. The first ceramic reconstruction was made maybe thirty years ago. The invention of 3D printers, new and improved scanner and other great gadgets made things even better. In the city Howell, MI, numerous great dentists use this non-invasive and highly effective method for returning beautiful, shiny smiles to their patients.

CEREC technology allows your dentist to customize the restoration according to the individual needs and circumstances and to speed-up the entire process. CEREC stands for Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic. This technology uses so called CAD/CAM dentistry method. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design, and CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacturing.

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.

High quality ceramics used for this purpose can be divided into two main categories. The first one, silicate ceramics, is mostly used for reconstructing parts of the teeth or a missing tooth. It is available in numerous nuances, it looks attractive, translucent and natural.The other type, so called lithium disilicate ceramics, has higher flexural strength, and is more appropriate for different bridge frameworks, although it can be used for restoration as well.

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.

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.

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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