Aug 25 2011
Sound waves – or ultrasonic technology, is creeping into many areas of our lives. Ultrasound has been used as a medical diagnostic tool for almost half a century and the same concept has been utilized in areas such as jewelry cleaning and, these days, even tooth brush cleaning. Ultrasonic technology is also being used in [...]
Feb 23 2010
Dental veneers work as a protective layer on the already-damaged teeth, improving the look of your smile.
What are they? Dental veneers are thin layers of a material such as porcelain used to cover damaged teeth to protect them against further damage. There are two types of veneers available: prep veneers and prepless veneers. Prep [...]
Apr 17 2009
In today’s post, we will discuss some restorative treatments for the teeth.
Inlays
An inlay is a restorative treatment for cracked or broken teeth when a filling does not suffice. Inlays are used for tooth that is not too damaged to require crowns. An inlay is made of porcelain, gold, or composite resins. It is typically applied [...]
Apr 02 2009
What is CEREC?
An acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, CEREC refers to refers to the restoration of teeth with the help of technology.
With the help of three-dimensional imaging and the technology of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing, popularly knows as CAD/CAM, a ceramic crown or veneer is created which is [...]
Feb 18 2009
What makes your smile dull. Here are a few culprits:
Yellow teeth: Yes, this is the most common hindrance to a perfect smile. In fact, there are a lot of people who cover their mouths when smiling.
Chipped or broken teeth: Chipped, uneven, and worn out teeth are another reason that makes people shy away from smiling.
Wide [...]
Aug 11 2008
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns are restorations for teeth that have been severely affected by cavities or badly broken or damaged. The crown essentially restores the shape of the teeth by filling in the gaps. The adjacent teeth’s shape and structure help design the perfect crowns. A crown is typically made of porcelain. However, crowns [...]