General Dentistry
Biomimetic dentistry
Think fillings are just a patch job waiting for a crown to replace them? Think again.
Crowns require removal of healthy tooth layers to fit the crown and often result in root canals, tooth sensitivity, and fractures.
With biomimetic fillings, only the damaged part of the tooth is removed and replaced with ultra-strong, natural-looking and natural-acting materials. The result is a long-lasting porcelain inlay or onlay that rarely needs replacement.
Minimally invasive dentistry
Nobody likes going to the dentist. When you add up uncomfortable procedures, invasive interventions, and the final bill, who would want to?
Fortunately, dentists have begun to answer patients’ plea for dental care that doesn’t mean a total overhaul of the mouth.
A progressive form of dentistry has emerged known as minimally invasive dentistry. The philosophy behind this movement is that cavities and other oral diseases are not inevitable, and that dental procedures should preserve as much healthy tooth tissue as possible.
Part of the equation is preventive care, education, and home care advice. When procedures, even cosmetic ones, are needed or desired, state-of-the-art materials and equipment are used which remove and restore only what’s necessary.
Over the long term, conservative dentistry is a healthier, more cost effective solution for your oral health.
Inspired by nature, this cutting-edge form of dentistry mimics the function and appearance of your healthy teeth. Biomimetic restorations are minimally-invasive and create a healthier mouth by sealing the tooth from harmful bacteria. With biomimetic dentristy you can say goodbye to the root canals and tooth sensitivity often associated with crowns and say hello to functional, natural-looking teeth, at a reduced cost over the long term.
Microscopic dentistry
Microscopes have long been used in the medical field when precision and detail mean the difference between a good and a great outcome.
Why should it be any different in dentistry?
Because many fractures and cavities can be difficult to see with the naked eye or conventional dentistry tools, progressive dentists are employing microscopic dentistry, or microdentistry, to help them diagnose problems, perform root canals, and carry out restorative procedures.
The enhanced imaging provided by microscopes in the dental office allows your dentist or endodontist to diagnose problems early and provide conservative, effective care. This means money back in your pocket and fewer, less invasive dental procedures for you.
3D imaging on state-of-the-art monitors also allow dental practitioners to share the images with you, removing doubt or confusion.
There’s no precision like the precision you can achieve under a microscope. And there’s no more precise dentistry than microscopic dentistry.
CEREC dentistry
Wouldn’t it be great if it only took one dental visit to get a new crown?
Now it can. With computer-assisted technology from CEREC, a qualified dentist can create high-quality porcelain crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and sometimes even veneers while you wait.
A traditional crown takes two visits. First, the dentist sizes the problem tooth down and takes a mold of it. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth until the laboratory can manufacture the porcelain crown. During the second visit, the temporary crown is replaced with the permanent one.
With CEREC crowns, the entire process happens in just a couple of hours. Instead of waiting for the laboratory, CEREC’s CAD-CAM (computer-assisted design, computer-assisted manufacture) technology allows a computer to create the perfect-fitting crown during the same visit, saving you time and money.
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