The digital world- glorious, fun and it has changed the whole face of how we live our lives in central London. But computers have also massively changed the face of modern medicine too and dentistry has been no slouch at coming forward to deliver you the best that it can offer. Digital x-rays have been a god send for dentists; they give instant images that can identify problems in the mouth immediately and ensure that you get the best diagnosis and treatment you can as quickly as possible. It works like this- you pop along to your dentist, have a digital x-ray and then it is flashed up straight away on the screen of a computer- instant diagnosis and instant treatment. But this is not the only way this is beneficial to you as a patient. Digital x-rays can help in a myriad of dental procedures, especially when it comes to identifying tooth decay and if you are about to undergo a dental implant. They give a precinct and precise definition in any area of the mouth so that you will be diagnosed and given the best treatment you can get.
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Digital X-rays in Central London
October 18th, 2011Central London dentists use digital x-rays to speed up dental processes
December 16th, 2010
The invention of the x-ray was incredible leap forward for the whole of medical science, allowing professionals to get views of the body which had been hitherto impossible. The advent of digital x-rays in dentistry has improved on these methods even more and dentists can now use these techniques to speed up procedures and even make savings on costs.
Dental processes using traditional x-rays could be made even lengthier than they had to be because of the need for repeated x-rays. The flat, 2D images that traditional x-rays give, mean that, for dentists to get different views in the mouth, they would have to take a number of them. The wait would often be even longer as the images had to be developed in a lab.
Digital x-rays allow dentists incredible 3D views of the mouth in just one image. They are saved onto the latest computers, giving dentists the chance to ‘explore’ the mouth on screen in three dimensions. These images can be used with other technology for incredible results. For example, having a veneer fitted using CEREC techniques involved your dentist taking a 3D x-ray of your mouth which is sent to an online milling machine. This machine constructs your veneer, ready to be fitted in just six minutes.
The reductions in time needed to be spent at the dentist will be excellent news for anyone who suffers from dental anxiety or is extremely busy and can’t take much time off work. Because lab fees are largely eliminated, processes using digital x-rays don’t cost much more than traditional procedures. Ask your Central London dentist today about how digital x-rays are revolutionising dentistry.
Get amazing results with digital x-rays from City of London dentists
December 12th, 2010
One of the most amazing recent advances in dental technologies has been that of digital x-rays. In order for your dentist to properly examine your teeth and decide on correct action, it is vital that he or she can visualize your teeth well. Digital x-rays have revolutionized the manner in which dentists can look at your teeth. These techniques are widely practiced by City of London dentists today.
In the past, the traditional x-ray only allowed dentists to view the mouth in two dimensions. A number of these flat, 2D images would need to be taken for your dentist to have a complete view of all the angles of your mouth. This could mean expensive bills for the patient. By contrast, only one digital image needs to be taken for your dentist to have a complete, 3D view of your mouth using the latest in computer technology.
When digital x-rays are used in conjunction with other technologies, the results can be amazing. For instance, CEREC techniques mean that 3D images can be sent over the internet to online milling machines which can use the data to fabricate crowns, veneers and more in just minutes. For anyone nervous about spending a long time in the dentist’s chair, digital x-rays mean that lengthy visits to the dentist are a thing of the past
Despite the use of such cutting edge technology, digital x-rays are actually reducing the cost of many dental practices because lab fees to develop traditional x-rays are done away with and the length of time spent at the dentist is dramatically reduced. Ask your City of London dentist about what digital x-rays can do for you.
Experience Cerec – the future of dentistry, at West London dentist
August 16th, 2010
Just as in other fields of healthcare and the wider world, technology is having an incredible effect on the world of dentistry. A new technology called Cerec is revolutionising the way dental treatments are being carried out and offer a glimpse into the future of dentistry.
Cerec utilises CAD/CAM technology, which stands for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture and is vastly improving both the speed and quality of dental treatment. Cerec technology has been made possible by the development in other areas, such as digital x-rays and three-dimensional imaging. This allows dentists to create an exact image of the patient’s teeth, which they can see instantly on their computer screen. Using this image, they can then design veneers, crowns and inlays that can then be manufactured in a fraction of the time.
The manufacturing process also utilises the incredible powers of computer technology. Whereas in the past a crown would need to be manufactured in the lab by building up layer upon layer of enamel, a Cerec crown can be milled form a single block in as little as six minutes. This incredibly means that you can go into a West London dentist’s surgery and have a crown designed, manufactured and installed in the same appointment. For a procedure that could take as long as a month from start to finish in the past, this chair-side surgery represents a huge leap forward.
It is also possible to use Cerec technology to create a whole row of dental veneers that can completely transform a smile. Your West London dentist is now using Cerec technology to treat patients. Make an appointment to find out if you can benefit from the new technology.
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See the future of dentistry –Cerec at West London dentist
June 2nd, 2010
Cerec has only recently become available for dentists to use and only a small number of them currently have the technology. However, there can be little doubt that Cerec represents the future of dentistry. Cerec has been made possible by the advent of another key technological advancement, namely the digital x-ray. Thus form of three-dimensional imaging has allowed the dentist to have access to an instant picture of the patient’s teeth, without having to wait for the images to develop. This means the dentist can see the size and scale of the problem immediately, and more importantly, can use this image to design a new dental restoration on the computer.
Now comes the really clever bit, when the dentist is satisfied with the new restoration they can then send the information to a computer-guided mill, which manufactures the new crown or veneer from a single piece of porcelain. This can be especially chosen to closely match the colour of the patient’s existing tooth enamel. This whole manufacturing process can take as little as six minutes per tooth, which when compared to the two weeks a dental crown used to take, it is quite a remarkable leap forward. To fond put more about Cerec and to see if it could be suitable for you, ask your West London dentist at your next appointment.
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West London dentist uses digital x-rays for faster treatment
May 22nd, 2010
There are many new technologies and treatments currently being used by West London dentists in the UK. Dental technology is advancing at an incredible rate with tools such as dental lasers making dental surgery less uncomfortable and more accurate, and also significantly reducing the time taken to carry it out. One of the most important and useful new technologies available to dentists is the digital x-ray. This has made possible a huge number of other dental treatments and reduced waiting times and treatment times for all dentists.
Digital x-rays have several major advantages over conventional x-rays. One of the most obvious is the time taken to receive the image. Traditional x-rays needed to be developed in a dark room in special conditions using a number of chemicals. Digital x-rays simply transfer the image directly to a computer almost instantaneously. This means the image can be either printed out or stored in the patients file. This makes comparing x-rays before and after treatment much easier for the dentist. The image is usually available about fifteen seconds after it has been taken and is of an excellent quality. Old x-ray images were developed like photographs and often suffered from the same drawbacks, such as being slightly blurred or of inferior quality.
Digital x-rays also use up to 80 per cent less radiation than the old style x-ray machines. This means they are much safer to use and less damaging to both patients and dentists. This has been a major concern for dentists using x-rays for many years.
Digital x-rays are also very useful for diagnosing muscular problems related to the teeth and jawbone such as TMJ. Internal examinations for these problems are very difficult, if not impossible but digital x-rays allow the dentist to gain an impression of the muscles around the jaw.
London W1 dentist uses Cerec for instant restorations
May 13th, 2010
Everywhere around us we see technological developments changing the world we live in. New inventions and ideas are being used to make once complicated and drawn out processes simple, fast and effective. This technological advance has also affected the world of modern dentistry.
Over the last ten years, a number of new machines and techniques have been introduced that have shortened waiting and appointment times for patients and made treatment more accurate and effective. Perhaps one of the most important of these inventions is the digital x-ray. Replacing the conventional x-ray, digital technology has made it possible to create three-dimensional images of patient’s teeth instantly. This removes the need for developing images, which could take up to two days to achieve properly.
This instant and incredibly accurate information allows dentists to make quicker and more informed assessments and diagnoses. It has also had the effect of making dental restorations achievable in only one visit. Using digital x-rays, new technology called Cerec can process the information created by a dentist using the 3D image to sculpt dental crowns and veneers from a single piece of porcelain. Crown and veneer manufacture has often been a lengthy process, taking between two and three weeks, but can now be achieved in just one appointment.
Cerec, also known as chair-side dentistry, is changing the way dentistry works and represents a clear indication of the way forward for dental treatment. London W1 dentists are already using this amazing new technology to offer the most up-to-date treatment to their patients.
New technology at City of London dentist opens doors for many new dental treatments
March 17th, 2010
The array of dental procedures available at City of London dentists has been growing almost exponentially over the last decade as new technology opens up the possibility of dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. New technology and new equipment means that even many standard procedures can now be carried out quicker and safer, and most importantly, less painfully.
Standard dental treatment for gum disease and dental decay is still top of the agenda for most dentists but improvements in treatment have made even this easier for patients. The old-style silver amalgam fillings have been replaced by the safer, tooth coloured dental bonding fillings, which work just as well but do not ruin the appearance of teeth. Other classic dental restorations such as crowns and veneers have been revolutionised by new technology such as digital x-rays and computer-aided manufacture. The rise of chair-side restoration means that crowns and veneers can now be designed, manufactured and fitted in a single appointment, an incredible leap forward and an idea of the potential future of dentistry.
Dental lasers have also been introduced over the last few years replacing many surgical implements such as the dreaded scalpel. Lasers can be used to sculpt gum tissue, harden bonding and even in the cavity filling and root canal treatments to replace the dentist drill. The many advantages of lasers include the sterilisation effect of heat which reduces the chances of infection and speeds recovery.
All of this new technology and much more is being used to improve dental treatment to make treatment better for the patients. If you have not visited a dentist for some time it is a good idea to make an appointment to see what new possibilities there are to improve the appearance and condition of your teeth.
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Digital X-ray is the future says a City of London dentist
February 11th, 2010
Digital X-rays are a really useful tool to a dentist; new patients will almost always be X-rayed to ascertain the health of their teeth. X-rays use radiation and this gives them a limited usage, pregnant women are prone to radiation and during a pregnancy their teeth tend to play up. The answer to the problem is a digital method of seeing what an X-ray sees; the reduction in radiation can be as high as 80%. Using a machine similar to a cat scanner, the image is taken using a method of computography. This is a combination of photography using a computer to capture the image, this allows the dentist to enhance the image, spin it around and get an analysis of diseases using colour coding. Welcome to the 21st century says a City of London dentist; although the cost is somewhat higher per image, the information available is now much more detailed. For pregnant women it is a God send, for the conventional patient it is a machine that often highlights defects and problems that conventional X-rays don’t tend to pick up. Like a cat scan the image can be dissected and spun to get a look at the tooth from different angles, this often exposes hidden gaps where bacteria are hiding and ready to explode into an infection. The other main advantage is that a dentist will be able to view the image within seconds of taking it, with conventional X-rays the film needs to be developed first just like a normal photograph taken using film. The digital image is a 3D one, an X-ray shows just one angle of the image and is in monochrome, this makes it difficult to analyse any dark areas of bacterial build up. The digital age is truly upon us and as far as dentists are concerned, it isn’t a day too soon.
The future of dentistry today with CEREC technology from Central London dentist
November 9th, 2009
A dental crown is a ceramic cap that is placed over the top of an existing damaged tooth to restore its cosmetic appearance and preserve its structural integrity. Teeth are commonly damaged from head traumas received as the result of sporting injury or other accident. Teeth can also be damaged by dental decay and the resulting treatment, which may need securing with a crown.
In the past, the manufacturing process involved in producing a dental crown was very lengthy and complex. A dentist would need to take several dental moulds and x-rays. These mould and x-rays would need casting and developing to give the dentist a platform to make the crown. This would then take place in a laboratory over several days or even weeks.
There is now a new technology that allows for design and production of dental crowns and veneers in a fraction of this time. The introduction of CEREC technology in recent years has seen the increased use of computer-aided technology to revolutionise this process and even modern dentistry as a whole. CEREC stands for CERamic REconstruction and is a cutting edge system using the latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays. Using these tools the dentist can create an exact three-dimensional image of the patient’s mouth on a computer. They can then use this image to design a crown, veneer or ceramic filling to microscopic degrees of accuracy. When satisfied they can then instruct the computer guided milling machine to sculpt the crown from a single piece of porcelain in as little as six minutes. In fact the whole process from imaging to installation can be accomplished in little over an hour.
This technology represents the future of dentistry. Waiting times, appointment times and treatment quality have all improved as a result of CEREC. The porcelain can even be chosen to most closely match the colour of the patients existing teeth such is the level of detail involved in the treatment.
Patients requiring dental crowns for damaged teeth or who are looking to improve previous dental work should make an appointment to see a Central London dentist and ask about CEREC. The future of dentistry has arrived and is available to give you the best possible standards of dental care.
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