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Air Abrasion
CEREC
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Microscope Dentistry
Air Abrasion
What Is Air Abrasion?
Air abrasion, also called "micro abrasion" and kinetic cavity preparation, is a method of tooth structure removal considered to be an effective alternative to the standard dental drill.
An air abrasion hand piece blows a powerful air stream of tiny, fine aluminium oxide particles out of its tip onto tooth structure. Air abrasion uses the kinetic energy principle, in which particles bounce off the tooth and blasts the decay away.
It most commonly is used to prepare various types of cavities to be restored with composites, or "white fillings." Air abrasion also can be effectively used to repair cracks and discolorations, prepare tooth surfaces for bonding procedures, and perform additional procedures.
What are its advantages?
Air abrasion procedures are virtually painless, which, in most cases, eliminates the need for an anaesthetic injection. Air abrasion systems produce no vibration and no heat from friction. The technology can't harm soft mouth tissue and they operate very quietly. Because air abrasion cuts tooth surfaces with the utmost precision, it removes less tooth than the drill and it reduces the risk of enamel micro-fracturing. In other words, the advantages are more of your tooth is preserved, there is little or no discomfort, no anaesthetic numbness is needed, and treatment time is usually shorter.
Is air abrasion suitable for everyone?
Yes. It is an especially good option for children who may be afraid of the needle, and the noise, and vibration of a regular dental drill. However, there are some treatments, like crown and bridge preparation, that still require the use of a dental drill. Air abrasion can't be used as an alternative in every procedure.
To find out more about air abrasion call or email Duncraig Village Dental now.
CEREC
CEREC
(CEramic REConstruction)
What is CEREC?
CEREC means we can quickly and economically restore damaged teeth using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural colour of other teeth in your mouth.
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What advantage does CEREC offer me?
First and foremost, the restoration can be performed in a single session, usually in about one hour. With CEREC there's no need for us to make an impression and send it to a lab. We won't inconvenience you by asking you to return for a second visit.
Secondly, the restoration is natural looking, because it is made of tooth-coloured ceramic material. It's metal-free---no silver fillings to discolour your smile! The ceramic material is compatible with tissue in your mouth and is high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. It allows us to be extremely precise and save more of the healthy part of your tooth.
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How does CEREC Work?
First, we prepare the damaged tooth by applying a thin layer of reflective powder directly on the tooth's surface. Using a special camera, we then take a picture of the tooth. We work from this photo, which is actually a pin-sharp optical impression of the tooth
Computer Aided Design technology helps us design the restoration from the optical impression. You can actually watch us design your new restoration on a full-colour computer monitor right before your eyes!
Over two decades of clinical research and experience supports the CEREC technology. User input and research have helped the manufacturer improve the product during this time. Dentists have performed over four million restorations worldwide.
The Wand
In over 150 years of Dentistry the mode of local anaesthetic delivery has changed very little. In fact the syringes used back then are very similar to what we are currently using. Now we are very proud of being able to introduce “The Wand”.
The Wand is a revolutionary new computer controlled local anaesthetic injection system that can provide a more comfortable and effective anaesthetic delivery.
Most people dread getting an injection at the dentist because of the needle. However, the needle is not what causes the main discomfort in an injection. It is the pressure and volume of the fluid going into the tissues.
With the Wand, the anaesthetic is delivered at a constant pressure and volume that’s typically below the threshold of pain. Comfortably delivering anaesthetic can be a great benefit to the anxious patient – or anyone who dreads injections!
At Duncraig Village Dental we are very proud of being able to deliver cutting edge Dentistry especially when it relates to improvements in comforts for our patients.
Twilight Sedation
Twilight (IV) Sedation makes dentistry a dream! If you break out in a cold sweat just calling the dentist Duncraig Village Dental can show you just how relaxing dental care can be with twilight dentistry.
Duncraig Village Dental is one of the few practices in Perth to offer twilight, or IV, sedation. Using a anaesthesiologist who places an IV, we can administer medication that places you in a tranquil, relaxed state of mind, without leaving you unconscious. So you won't be left with that groggy “hangover”.
Microscope Dentistry
Since 1998 Dr Ziepe has been using one of the most powerful magnifying loupes available that magnifies up to 4.5X. Micro dentistry is impossible without some form of magnification. A healthy un-aided naked eye just can’t see as well as one that is assisted by some form of magnification. Scientists have realised the benefits of this and have been using telescopes and microscopes for decades.
In 2005 Dr Ziepe wanted to take micro dentistry to the next level so he decided to introduce an operating microscope to his bag of tricks. This particular microscope can magnify right up to 20X.
This degree of magnification when compared to the un-aided eye is like seeing the tooth the size of a dinner plate instead of the size of a postage stamp. This type of magnification has allowed him to detect cavities, cracks and worn areas of fillings much earlier. Often well before any pain or discomfort has occurred.
Earlier intervention has meant more sound tooth structure can be saved and as a result could potentially mean the difference between being able to save a broken down tooth or not.
Combining a microscope with digital technology has meant if a patient wants to, they can watch their procedure on an overhead LCD screen real time in magnification. This really gives patients an insight in to the intricacies of modern restorative dentistry.
If not the LCD screen serves to let them watch a TV show of their choice from the Foxtel line up. Add some Bose “noise cancelling” headphones and you could almost forget you were at the dentist.
