subject: Latest In Dental Technology [print this page] Dental technology has witnessed tremendous advancements in the last decade, especially in effective and pain free dental care. Some of the most efficient recent developments in dentistry include non-invasive laser dentistry, drill-less air abrasion and single visit CEREC restoration.
Single visit CEREC restoration
CEREC Restoration, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is an innovative dental equipment which facilitates dentists to effectively restore damaged and decayed teeth. The outstanding advantage of a CEREC restoration is that it can complete your tooth restoration in merely one visit and you dont have to go in for additional injections.
Further, CEREC restoration is metal-free and the high-quality ceramic material is compatible with the oral tissue in your mouth. CEREC's precision 3-D technology enables dentists to create a customized crown that is perfectly suitable for your teeth and is biocompatible with your teeth structure.
Drill-less Dentistry with Air Abrasion
New air abrasion has completely eliminated the need for painful dental drills and anesthetic injections. Drill-less Dentistry with Air Abrasion is, in fact, a comparatively less painful option that uses powerful particles of aluminum oxide to selectively remove decayed teeth. This procedure significantly reduces heat and vibration in dental drilling, which causes great pain and discomfort. Air abrasion can be used treatment of small cavities, removal of surface stains and preparation of teeth for composite fillings or bonding.
Laser Dentistry for Precise Dental Care
Laser dentistry allows dentists to treat diseased oral tissue without damaging the surrounding, healthy tissue. This procedure involves a precise, specialized beam of light that destroys decay. One of the unique advantages of laser dentistry is that it considerably reduces bleeding, swelling and discomfort, while eliminating the need for an anesthetic. Today, lasers are being used to treat gum disease and for lengthening crowns to treat cold sores and controlling orthodontic tissue. Laser treatment is used for both hard and soft tissue. Laser MD for hard tissue minimizes heat and vibration associated with dental drilling. Diode lasers are mainly used for soft tissue treatment. They can be used for non-surgical treatment of gum disease, removal of plaque and infected tissues and helps in healing.
