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ADVANCING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY


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Dental laboratory CREATIVITY

 

The dental laboratory plays a strategic roll in patient treatment results.  Its proximity to the dental office either through location, electronic transferred media and COMPUTER IMAGING or both can create an ideal result for the patient. The laboratory treatment results depend on the dentist's knowledge, skill, the impressions with instructions, along with the knowledge, creativity, and skill of the technician to use the type of materials for prosthodontic treatment. The final determinants for prosthodontic excellence, is the combined effort and working relationship between the dentist and laboratory.

 

All Ceramic Crowns and Veneers

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All Ceramic crowns and veneers can be fabricated from either a refractory die technique or pressed ceramic.  While either fabrication technique can be a viable solution for most ceramic veneer cases, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages to both techniques. The key to aesthetic success remains largely in the artistic capabilities of the ceramist. Materials and techniques work differently in different hands, therefore, it is imperative to build a relationship with the laboratory that suits your needs both functionally and aesthetically. Sending preoperative, preparation, and provisional photographs and study models as references will provide the best chances of creating the smile envisioned by you and the patient.   

                

Feldspathic porcelain is built up on a refractory model using internal modifiers, body, and enamel powders. A more 3-D appearance  and control of color results.  The technique is more demanding and the laboratory fees are higher.

Pressed ceramic veneers are fabricated by waxing the veneer on the master die, investing, and pressing into ceramic.  Surface coloring and minimal cutback for incisal porcelains can be done.  The technique is simpler and the laboratory fees are less.


 

Porcelain Fused to Metal

Successful cases are pre-planned with photography and a wax-up before being started when the highest cosmetic result is desired

 

Pre-operative condition after orthodontic spacing and crown lengthening

 

Laboratory processed provisionals fabricated from the diagnostic wax-up allow the final result to be evaluated before the final crowns are made.

           Final result with correct tooth size, emergence profile, and position with realistic appearance. 

 

 

DENTAL IMPLANT CERAMOMETAL RECONSTRUCTION

Immediate Extractions with one Stage Implant Surgery

Screw Retained "Fixed Bridgework"

The most challenging area of modern implant dentistry remains the “aesthetic zone” in the anterior maxilla and mandible. Replacing multiple anterior teeth in the otherwise dentate patient requires careful consideration of the location and volume of residual bone, soft tissue aesthetics, and room for the implants and prosthesis. 

                            

                            

                              

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