CEREC : Advanced Restorations

CEREC is one of the most advanced dental products available anywhere in the world. It offers same day dental restorations including the fitting of crowns, veneers and inlays. Saving huge amounts of time and laboratory work, the CEREC system allows dentists to design, manufacture and fit ceramic restorations in a single trip producing a final result that is a stunningly accurate dental restoration indistinguishable from a natural tooth.

CEREC was first created by Professor W. Mörmann and Dr. M Brandestini in Switzerland in 1980. The first treatment was carried out in 1985 and the technology has been advancing and improving ever since. Today it is used by a growing number of dentists all over the world and represents the future of dental technology.

It works by utilising digital x-rays and 3D imaging to build up an accurate three-dimensional portrait of the patient’s mouth. The dentist can then use this to design an accurate ceramic restoration before instructing a computer-guided mill to sculpt the desired product from a single piece of porcelain. This milling can take as little as six minutes which, when compared to the days or even weeks of laboratory work it used to take is really a remarkable leap forward. Because the porcelain is sculpted from a single piece it means it is much stronger than layered replacements.

Once fabricated, the dental replacements are cemented into place with dental bonding producing a perfect dental restoration that can even be matched to the existing teeth colour. Indian dentists are now using CEREC technology to offer outstanding and revolutionary dental treatment to all patients.

DURAthins - No-Drill Veneers

Are you dreaming about a new smile? Do you want teeth that are brighter, larger or more youthful, but hate the thought of removing healthy enamel in order to do it? If so, DURAthin veneers may be the answer you’ve been waiting for. Durathins are an even more incredible, precise and beautiful version of the “LUMINEER” style restoration.

They are very thin porcelain veneers designed to adhere directly to the front of the teeth without removing any enamel! This means that for some people, we can design the smile of their dreams without even drilling on their natural teeth. And there’s more good news… if you ever wanted to have the DURAthins removed, your natural smile would still be in tact! For more information on DURAthins, visit their website.

Perfecting your smile with veneers can involve needles, drilling, and shaving down the tooth’s enamel before making the cosmetic enhancement. Now, with DURAthin veneers, a leading brand of no-prep veneers, you can have the smile of your dreams, skip the tooth enamel reduction stage, and retain your natural tooth structure.

Because they are so thin, about the width of two pieces of paper, your custom DURAthin veneers can be bonded directly to your tooth’s surface. We will design a shape that won’t appear unnatural or bulky and choose a shade that complements your facial features and blends with surrounding teeth. DURAthins transform teeth to produce a beautiful, lasting smile in about two visits.

DURAthin veneers dramatically change the appearance of those with:

* a narrow smile
* small teeth
* worn teeth
* stained teeth
* chipped teeth
* slight misalignments
* misshapen teeth
* and/or gaps between teeth.

A smile makeover with DURAthins will last for years, but a dentist can remove your veneers at any time because the underlying tooth structure remains original. People with traditional veneers don’t have that option.

Reserve an appointment time with us; bring your questions and expectations for a dramatically improved appearance, and we’ll get started on your spectacular smile with DURAthins.Porcelain veneer technology has come a long way. They are now one of the preferred, by dentists and patients alike, of the cosmetic dental procedures. They can have an enormous impact on the appearance of teeth in such a short space of time. Ask a your dentist about DURAthins.

OraVerse - Local Anesthesia Reversal Agent

OraVerse is the first and only local anesthesia reversal agent that rapidly and safely brings patients back to normal sensation and function .It reverses the effects of local anesthesia two times faster.
* Rapidly, and safely, restores normal function so patients can speak, smile, and drink normally twice as fast - some returned to normal in as soon as 15 minutes
* Reverses the effects of the most widely used local anesthetics combined with vasoconstrictor
* In a separate pediatric clinical trial with 152 patients aged 4 to 11 years, the time to recovery of normal lip sensation was accelerated by 53 minutes (47%) in the maxilla and 120 minutes (67%) in the mandible compared with control

As the first and only local anesthesia reversal agent, OraVerse allows you to bring patients back to normal sensation and function twice as fast. In fact, in clinical studies, patients were able to:

* Smile, sooner
* Speak, sooner
* Drink normally, sooner
* Minimize drooling, sooner

OraVerse is easy to use

* Simply inject into the same site where the local anesthetic was given using a standard dental syringe and the same administration technique.
* Dose in a 1:1 ratio to local anesthetic

OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) is a clear, colorless, sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic, preservative-free solution. Each 1.8 mL cartridge contains 0.4 mg phentolamine mesylate.OraVerse, produces an alpha-adrenergic block of relatively short duration resulting in vasodilatation when applied to vascular smooth muscle.

Important Safety Information:
Following parenteral use of phentolamine at doses between 5 and 15 times higher than the recommended dose of OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate), myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular spasm and occlusion have been reported, usually in association with marked hypotensive episodes producing shock-like states. Although such effects are uncommon with OraVerse, clinicians should be alert to the signs and symptoms of tachycardia, bradycardia, and cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, as these symptoms may occur with the use of phentolamine or other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents.

Cosmetic Dentistry In Shimla

We all dream of having an award-winning smile. Our smile says so much about us. It is one of the most important ways we have of communicating with others. Research has shown that people with healthy looking smiles are perceived to be more attractive and successful. Previously, dazzling smiles were the sole preserve of the rich and famous but increasingly that is becoming less and less the case.

Amongst the dozens of procedures available to dentists to create beautiful smiles are crowns and veneers, dental bonding, tooth contouring and gum contouring. These processes along with many others can all be used to help create the perfect smile.

Technological advances such as the introduction of lasers and cad/cam technology in dentistry has meant a greater degree of accuracy and a substantial reduction in risk and pain associated with dental procedures in the past.

Skilled dentists will produce a smile plan, which is based around the individual’s preferences and existing smile structure. Any existing flaws will be corrected and crowns and veneers added where necessary, and the process almost always includes a whitening procedure.There are an almost endless number of ways cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of teeth.

A dentist will be able to offer you a consultation to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted to give the self-confidence to succeed. Call 177-645-0704 for an appointment with Dr Goma.

Single Tooth Anesthesia System (STA)

The Wand is essentially a computer-controlled dental injection. The flow rate of the local anaesthetic is controlled by a computer. This means that the injection is guaranteed to be slow and steady and therefore comfortable.The manufacturers of the Wand - now call their products CompuDent and STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) System.The STA system only lets a certain amount of anesthesia go through while you are having your dental process, promising that there won't be any pain felt from the stick of the needle or the dentist working on your mouth. Only the location that dental work has to be done on is numbed.

It simply doesn't look like a syringe! The needle used with STA doesn't even compare to a syringe! The needle is much smaller than the dental needles you are probably familiar with. It looks more like a wand or pen and has a tiny needle at the end; in this way, you do not experience the usual numbness and embarrassing drooling sensation that often accompanies a visit to the dentist.

What are the advantages?

* Looks non-threatening and almost cute. Researchers have found that the Wand induces less anxiety than any other injection method .
* The precise control of flow rate and pressure reliably produces a comfortable injection even in potentially more "difficult" areas like the palate, where the tissue is less elastic.
* Many dentists enjoy the light weight and easy handling. The penlike grasp allows the operator to rotate the handpiece, which can make it easier to glide the needle into the tissue.
* Two "fancy" injection techniques (the AMSA and P-ASA, for the nerds among you) are much more comfortable and effective when the Wand is used.


What are the disadvantages?

* Cost! It's more expensive than using traditional syringes, both for the machine and the disposables. And if you wanted to rely on the Wand alone, you'd have to have a backup Wand in case one breaks down sometime, which means more cost. Because the cartridge holder, tube and handpiece are disposables, there's a larger volume of hazardous waste (and higher costs for getting rid of the extra waste).
* Some dentists complain they lose time because it takes longer than their "standard" injection.
* Takes up extra space. This can be a problem in some rooms, depending on space and layout.
* A lot of dentists are happy with their painless injection techniques and don't see the need for it.

Numerous patients have gone through terrible experiences with dental needles. Since the STA system is controlled by a computer and released automatically, you won't feel like a bee has stung you. This anesthesia is given to you depending on how much pain you can stand - without using the hated dental syringe.With the Magic Wand fear of needles is now a thing of the past.

Regain Your Smile With Dental Crown

A dental crown is a ceramic cap that is cemented over an existing tooth to repair damage or to restore its cosmetic appearance. It is most commonly used to cap teeth that have been filled or to protect teeth broken as the result of a head trauma.

There are many ways a tooth can be damaged. Sporting injuries account for up to 50 per cent of dental injuries. Dentists advise wearing a mouth guard when playing any sport with a high level of physical contact or that can involve any kind of collision. However it is still common for teeth to be chipped, cracked or broken when playing sport. Teeth are also commonly damaged in motor vehicle accidents or from simply accidentally chewing on hard food. Damage to teeth will initially be repaired with composite dental bonding. This tooth coloured resin is used to fill cracks and repair chips but it can itself be susceptible to damage. Dentists therefore often use a dental crown to sit over the damaged tooth to protect it from further injury.

Dental crowns are also used to protect teeth that have had cavity fillings. This is especially true of teeth with large cavities as dental bonding, used as a filling material, is weaker in large areas. Crowns are also used to protect teeth that have been subject to a root canal procedure. This is when an infected tooth has been hollowed to remove the infection. A dental crown is the last step in a complex process designed to preserve the functionality of the patient’s original tooth and prevent extraction.

Dental crowns are commonly manufactured from porcelain, a type of ceramic with a similar consistency and appearance to tooth enamel. Modern crowns are increasingly fabricated using the latest computer-aided technology. Using 3D imaging and digital x-rays dentists can construct images of the patients’ teeth on a computer. They can then use this information to manufacture a dental crown by milling it from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes. This new technology has reduced treatment time for patients and improved the accuracy of treatment.

Dental crowns are very versatile and useful dental tools that can prevent the need for further treatment.With proper oral care dental crowns are known to endure the wear and tear for several years and come very cheap when compared to implants. Patients with damaged teeth should make an appointment with their dentist to discuss the benefits of dental crowns.

Porcelain Veneers Can Transform Your Smile

Porcelain veneers are one of the most realistic and elegant of all the cosmetic dentistry treatments.Veneers are incredibly thin tooth-shaped caps that are cemented over existing teeth to disguise dental repair work and defects such as discolouration. Veneers can be used individually or as part of a complete renovation of the dental arch.

The discolouration of teeth can be due to a number of factors. It could be the result of a hereditary condition or medication for another disease. Some patient’s teeth are discoloured by lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking coffee or red wine. However, by far the most common cause for discolouration is age. Stained enamel cannot be cleaned so the options are bleaching or veneers. Many people find teeth whitening procedures ineffective but a set of porcelain veneers will almost certainly produce a stunning effect. A row of dental veneers will also be suitable to restore the appearance of worn or unevenly spaced teeth.

Teeth that become damaged either as the result of dental trauma or tooth decay can also be repaired using porcelain veneers. Chipped, cracked or broken teeth can be very painful and also destroy the structural integrity of the tooth. Once repaired it may be necessary to cap the tooth with a veneer for structural support and to protect the tooth form further damage.

Modern veneers are incredibly thin with some of the latest being the same width as a contact lens. Because they are so thin it is now unnecessary for dentists to remove tooth enamel prior to application. This also means that veneers are now removable without causing further damage to the existing teeth.

The manufacture of porcelain veneers has been dramatically affected by the introduction of new technology. In the past, porcelain veneers needed to be measured using a system of dental moulds and x-rays. These were time-consuming processes, as was the laboratory conditions needed for their manufacture. Today, by using the latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays, a dentist can use a computer to design and manufacture a porcelain veneer in as little as six minutes. This has significantly reduced treatment times and discomfort for patients.

It is now possible for dentist to design, manufacture and fit a whole dental arc of porcelain veneers in an afternoon. You could have a completely new and youthful set of teeth in just one day. The confidence that comes from a new set of shiny veneers cannot be underestimated and can make a big difference to your life. Veneers are incredibly lifelike and almost impossible to tell apart from real teeth and can have a healthy effect on your own self-confidence.Ask your dentist about the latest in porcelain veneer technology.