We are proud to say that we, since four years, have a CEREC (Cad Cam) unit
here at the practice. This is something that will make your teeth while you wait.
We are actually one of the lucky few in the entire UK to have one!
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CEREC – Beautiful Teeth with a Touch of Art
Friday, October 28th, 2011A patient travels from Cambourne to get Free advice on a new cerec inlay
Monday, July 27th, 2009A couple of weeks ago Dr. Abdah used the latest Zoom advanced Power technology to whiten a patient’s teeth. The patient was so happy with the results, that she kindly recommended her husband to come along to Dentastique for a free Consultation to discuss the condition of the teeth. During the free consultation it was obvious that the patient had a half broken tooth in the lower left side plus hairline cracks in the rest of the tooth. Dr. Abdah advised that the best treatment would be a cerec inlay. Cerec inlays are very strong and they also require minimal preparation of the existing tooth, and they bond to the tooth. Cerec inlays are also available in a variety of tooth coloured shades, so even aesthetically they look very pleasing. But best of all; it is done in one visit. The patient also had an old crown at the front of his mouth in need of replacing. The crown had a margin between the gum and the tooth, this is where the gum is receding and is showing a dark part of the tooth. Dr. Abdah advised the gentleman that he could make him a porcelain crown that would be beautifully matched to his existing teeth. Dr. Abdah and the patient have decided to start the treatment in a months time when the patient returns from his holiday.
Free Advice given to a patient who attends our surgery in Great Shelford
Monday, July 27th, 2009Dr. Abdah had a patient booked in this morning for a free consultation, during the free consultation Dr. Abdah listened to the patient’s main dental problem and found that the patient had two very old crowns in the front of the mouth, one of them being chipped. It was clear to Dr. Abdah that there would be two possible solutions for these front teeth. Both the options required Dr. Abdah to use the skills and knowledge that he has obtained on courses around the world.The first option would be for Dr. Abdah to build up the chipped crown using the latest bonding techniques. The second option was to replace the old crowns with two new porcelain crowns. These would be made using the latest technology in crown making and shade matching using the true shade device to match the colour of the new crowns to the existing teeth givinig the ultimate colour and translucency just like the patient’s owen teeth. Dr. Abdah gave these choices to the patient and the patient preferred to have the two crowns replaced since they were very old. An appoointment was made to start the treatment.
Tooth coloured fillings near Histon
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Today a patient called our surgery as they were in a lot of pain, they had broken a tooth at the top right side of their mouth. We booked them an emergency appointment with Dr. Besiri. Dr. Besiri examined the patients mouth and discovered that the tooth had a large amalgam filling already in place. The outer wall of the tooth had broken away. Dr. Besiri explained that an amalgam filling would not be a suitable replacement as amalgam, does not bond to teeth, making it more likely to fail again. The best option for the tooth would be a cerec inlay. The defective tooth and decay is removed. An optical 3D image is acquired with a small camera, directly in the mouth. The restoration is created on the screen using the image data. A suitable ceramic blog is milled to reproduce the design. This accomplished during a single appointment using computer aided design/computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM). After polishing, the new restoration fits precisely. A unique light hardens the bonding material, uniting porcelain and tooth. Polishing or glazing ensures a smooth natural feel. The colour and appearance make the ceramic material blend with the tooth. Perfectly bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for the teeth. The procedure lasts between one and two hours. The patient decided that they definitely wanted to save the tooth and is now coming in next week for the treatment. In the meantime Dr. Besiri placed a temporary filling to stop the pain.