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Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Zoom!® is a revolutionary
whitening procedure. It's
safe, effective and fast,
very fast. In just over
an hour, your teeth will
be dramatically whiter.
The convenience of Zoom!
in comparison to days of
using strips or wearing
trays makes it the
perfect choice for the
busy individual.
The Zoom! Whitening
procedure is simple. It
begins with a short
preparation to isolate
your lips and gums. The
Zoom! clinician then
applies the proprietary
Zoom! Whitening Gel,
which is activated by a
specially designed light.
Teeth typically become at
least six to ten shades
whiter, sometimes more. A
five-minute fluoride
treatment completes the
procedure. You'll be
amazed with the results.
In most cases, teeth get
even whiter the first few
days after the procedure.
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Dental Implants
Dental Implants are small
prosthetic posts that are
placed into the bone of
the upper or lower jaw.
They act as replacements
for the root portion of
lost natural teeth and
also serve as an anchor
for replacement teeth.
Dental implants look and
feel exactly like natural
teeth -- in fact, no one
other than you and your
doctor will be able to
tell the difference.
Dental implants are
appropriate for almost
anyone who is currently
missing teeth or is at
risk of losing teeth.
Our dental implants are made of titanium and are placed in the jaw bone to serve as the root for teeth that are being replaced. Dental implants can be used to replace one or several missing teeth. Because titanium is very compatible with living tissue, your body readily accepts it and makes these dental implants an effective and permanent method to restore missing teeth.
In many situations,
dental implants can give
back patients their
confident smile. The
benefits are improved
esthetics, the ability to
eat comfortably and a
clean, healthy oral
environment for the
patient.
There are many different
types of dental implants
available. Our doctors
have extensive experience
in dental implants and
would be pleased to
discuss the benefits of
implant prosthetics with
you. Ask about implant
restorative treatment at
the time of your
consultation.
Porcelain Composite Fillings
Porcelain composite fillings can be used to repair teeth that are decayed and also replace old fillings. The white porcelain can be bonded to the tooth's surface for a more appealing look. Since they bond to the tooth, composite fillings restore most of the original strength of the tooth. Silver weakens the teeth, making them more susceptible to breaking.
Porcelain fillings can prevent decay-causing bacteria from getting to the inner part of a tooth, as well as preventing tooth fractures due to the expansion and contraction characteristics of metal fillings over time.
Porcelain Crowns & Bridges
IPS Empress is an
all-ceramic crown
system that gives
you exceptional
esthetics plus
strength.
A proven ceramic
alternative to
metallic
restorations,
Empress offers
patient satisfaction
with aesthetic,
natural looking
restorations, by the
exclusive use of
ceramic materials.
The utilization of
bonded ceramic
restorative materials is
intended to reestablish
function, shape, contour,
color,
natural light
transmission and
strength of natural
dentition.
Individually colored
tooth restorations
can be reproduced in
exact shape and
shade. The result is
an individually
fabricated
restoration with an
excellent fit and
all the
characteristics of a
natural tooth. Even
when working in
limited space,
optimum aesthetic
results can be
obtained.
The Empress system
produces crowns,
inlays/onlays and
veneers, providing
one of the strongest
all-ceramic
restorations
available. The
restoration is
modeled in wax and
invested in a
specially formulated
investment. The
system's furnace
then allows the
restoration to be
pressed in leucite
reinforced ceramic
porcelain. After
removal, the object
is finished to the
required aesthetic
and anatomical
specifications,
using staining and
layering techniques.
As for every
all-ceramic system,
the presence of a
metallic post and
core is not
advisable, because
of the shadow effect
or the grayness of
the substructure
that inevitably
results after
cementation. This
can be overcome by
having the post and
core fabricated in a
ceramic metal, and a
ceramic opaque fired
to it. This is a
two-step procedure
with very pleasing
results.
In the case of
several single
crowns or laminates,
the same color is
strongly recommended
for all preparations
(i.e., all
substrates). To
enhance the
mechanical
properties of this
glass ceramic, the
prosthetic
restoration must be
luted with an
adhesive technique,
using the latest
generation dental
adhesive. The
composite cement
must be chosen
carefully to
maintain the
aesthetic properties
of the all-ceramic
restorations.
Porcelain Veneer Laminates
Veneers are a fantastic way to fix front teeth. You can whiten your teeth, close spaces, and create a great smile. We can even do virtually instant orthodontics to straighten crooked teeth. Porcelain veneers are thin, semi-transparent outer-shells that bond to your teeth. Porcelain veneers can be used as a cosmetic treatment for many dental problems such as broken, crooked, discolored, stained or uneven teeth.
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Spaces between the teeth
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Broken or chipped teeth
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Unsightly, stained or washed out fillings
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Permanently stained or discolored teeth
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Misshapen or crooked teeth
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Whiten dark yellow or stained teeth
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Improve gummy smiles
Veneers are very thin and are bonded on the front of your anterior teeth. Dentists use some of the same techniques to bond plastic resins for minor smile corrections. These veneers are about 0.5mm to 1mm in thickness but are very strong once bonded to your teeth. They have a "life like" appearance with the strength, beauty, and durability only porcelain restorations can afford. Veneers have several advantages over crowns (caps). There is no "dark line" that is sometimes seen with older front caps. They transmit light better and, therefore, have a more translucent appearance giving a natural, esthetic look. Veneers do not require the more extensive removal of tooth structure that caps do, yet, they accomplish a lifelike, esthetic result.
Your first appointment usually involves some minor contouring of the front teeth and taking an impression of the teeth. The veneers are tried in, and, then bonded in place. A follow up visit is made in a week. The results are instant and spectacular. Many times, we combine bleaching with porcelain veneers to make that perfect smile. If some front teeth are already badly broken down, we can place new all porcelain crowns combined with veneering and other cosmetic techniques. As
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