A 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.
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A patient travels from Cambourne to get Free advice on a new cerec inlay
Monday, July 27th, 2009Tooth 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.