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Hi there, i would appreciate your input on which pressed ceramic veneer system to use, empress or emax?
Hi there, i would appreciate your input on which pressed ceramic veneer system to use, empress or emax?
Posts Tagged ‘cerec’
Can you advice on which pressed ceramic veneer system to use
Monday, August 31st, 2009Is it possible to use CEREC in conjunction with implants
Friday, August 14th, 2009Q.
After a blow to the mouth, 30 years ago, which broke the roots of my 2 front teeth, I had an apisectomy, then veneers. I was told the teeth were too weak to crown, but eventually crowns were fitted and have lasted well. However, I cannot bite on those teeth, and i dislike their appearance. I am now condidering implants, but my brother’s recent experience has worried me.He has been fitted with a very unattractive temporary crown while the gum-surgery heals. My question is: is it possible to use CEREC in conjunction with implants – or might it be possible sometime in the future? If not, could I have my injured teeth re-crowned, using CEREC, or would there be a risk of further damage? My present dentist thinks they are too weak to re-crown and that the new crowns may not last for more than 10 years. But would CEREC (which he doesn’t do!) make a difference?? Many thanks for your help.
After a blow to the mouth, 30 years ago, which broke the roots of my 2 front teeth, I had an apisectomy, then veneers. I was told the teeth were too weak to crown, but eventually crowns were fitted and have lasted well. However, I cannot bite on those teeth, and i dislike their appearance. I am now condidering implants, but my brother’s recent experience has worried me.He has been fitted with a very unattractive temporary crown while the gum-surgery heals. My question is: is it possible to use CEREC in conjunction with implants – or might it be possible sometime in the future? If not, could I have my injured teeth re-crowned, using CEREC, or would there be a risk of further damage? My present dentist thinks they are too weak to re-crown and that the new crowns may not last for more than 10 years. But would CEREC (which he doesn’t do!) make a difference?? Many thanks for your help.
Why should I choose cerec instead of crown restoration is there any difference in long term
Monday, May 18th, 2009Q.
Why should I choose cerec instead of crown restoration. I know it is more convenient only taking one app. But is there any difference in long term benefits
Why should I choose cerec instead of crown restoration. I know it is more convenient only taking one app. But is there any difference in long term benefits
i had porceline veneers and i am unhappy with it can my teeth be built up using ceric
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Q.
6 months ago i had porceline veneers(10 to my upper teeth). before this i had good teeth but quite small teeth so never smiled. after the prep which i thought looked ok the dentist drilled down each tooth so at an angle creating a curve smile not straight across like i whished for. and took away the size of the tooth. i wondered if the lower part of each tooth can be built up using ceric or would they all have to be replaced. Thankyou kindle for your advice
6 months ago i had porceline veneers(10 to my upper teeth). before this i had good teeth but quite small teeth so never smiled. after the prep which i thought looked ok the dentist drilled down each tooth so at an angle creating a curve smile not straight across like i whished for. and took away the size of the tooth. i wondered if the lower part of each tooth can be built up using ceric or would they all have to be replaced. Thankyou kindle for your advice
Would it be possible for my dentist to make the tooth longer on my upper front teeth?
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009Q.
I have just had 2 veneers and cerec crowns fitted in my upper front teeth, and i am not entirely happy with one of the side ones being shorter than the rest. Would it be possible for my dentist to make the tooth longer now it has been fitted, or the others shorter to match…and would he charge for this?? Also, they stick out more than i expected, but will i get used to this feeling??
I have just had 2 veneers and cerec crowns fitted in my upper front teeth, and i am not entirely happy with one of the side ones being shorter than the rest. Would it be possible for my dentist to make the tooth longer now it has been fitted, or the others shorter to match…and would he charge for this?? Also, they stick out more than i expected, but will i get used to this feeling??
I’m reluctant to lose more tooth surface than is absolutely necessary, but will an onlay/partial crown be sufficient for my very hard bite and probable night grinding?
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Q.
Dear Andrew; I’m 31, live in Essex and have had a string of dental disasters with my current practicioner, all concerning the same two teeth (last lower molars, I have no wisdom teeth there) following accidently biting on a stone in some food. The result is that I now require a retreatment of one root canal (which I’m having in Brentwood) and following that some kind of restoration work (which the specialist endodontist does not undertake). The endodontist suggested that because I have a large amount of healthy tooth left an onlay or a three-quarter crown would be a sufficient restoration for me. I’ve previously had inlays but these kept falling out and have become displaced around 4 times each (one on each of the molars in question) in the last two years, culminating the necessity for the current retreatment. I’m reluctant to lose more tooth surface than is absolutely necessary, but will an onlay/partial crown be sufficient for my very hard bite and probable night grinding? I travel a lot and would hate to loose the restoration on a trip, not have immediate access to a dentist and for the root canal to fail (again) as a result of this. Could you please advise me as to the course of action you would take? Best wishes
Dear Andrew; I’m 31, live in Essex and have had a string of dental disasters with my current practicioner, all concerning the same two teeth (last lower molars, I have no wisdom teeth there) following accidently biting on a stone in some food. The result is that I now require a retreatment of one root canal (which I’m having in Brentwood) and following that some kind of restoration work (which the specialist endodontist does not undertake). The endodontist suggested that because I have a large amount of healthy tooth left an onlay or a three-quarter crown would be a sufficient restoration for me. I’ve previously had inlays but these kept falling out and have become displaced around 4 times each (one on each of the molars in question) in the last two years, culminating the necessity for the current retreatment. I’m reluctant to lose more tooth surface than is absolutely necessary, but will an onlay/partial crown be sufficient for my very hard bite and probable night grinding? I travel a lot and would hate to loose the restoration on a trip, not have immediate access to a dentist and for the root canal to fail (again) as a result of this. Could you please advise me as to the course of action you would take? Best wishes
I had my to top front teeth recapped 7 weeks ago and had terrible pain ever since
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Q.
Hi, hope you can advise me. I have always seen a dentist every 6 to 9 months. About 5 years ago I pointed out tomy dentist that my teeth were mobile, but it was kind of ignored. On a weekend I needed emergency treatment due to pain. This dentist took 2 lower molars out and told me I had severe bone loss and needed all my teeeth out. This was 4 years ago. I have since seen a hygenist every 3 months and have a deep clean done, some teeth are now more stable. I have spent a fortune on my teeth in last 6 months with four new crowns, 4 veneers and a bridge. I had my to top front teeth recapped 7 weeks ago and had terrible pain every since, 4 courses of antibiotics, two of my new caps drilled through to have nerves removed, and temporary filling finally put in them. Need to see emergency dentist again tomorrow to have front filling taken back out as swelling from above tooth getting larger daily, even though I am on day 4 of another course of antibiotics. I am a single mum aged 48 and have now spent all my savings on my teeth. I feel generally unwell and keep getting a temperature, I have decided enough is enough, I have had years of tooth ache and have had lots of root canals done. I now want all my teeth removed, will a dentist do this for me and can I be put to sleep for it? Thank you for your time.
Hi, hope you can advise me. I have always seen a dentist every 6 to 9 months. About 5 years ago I pointed out tomy dentist that my teeth were mobile, but it was kind of ignored. On a weekend I needed emergency treatment due to pain. This dentist took 2 lower molars out and told me I had severe bone loss and needed all my teeeth out. This was 4 years ago. I have since seen a hygenist every 3 months and have a deep clean done, some teeth are now more stable. I have spent a fortune on my teeth in last 6 months with four new crowns, 4 veneers and a bridge. I had my to top front teeth recapped 7 weeks ago and had terrible pain every since, 4 courses of antibiotics, two of my new caps drilled through to have nerves removed, and temporary filling finally put in them. Need to see emergency dentist again tomorrow to have front filling taken back out as swelling from above tooth getting larger daily, even though I am on day 4 of another course of antibiotics. I am a single mum aged 48 and have now spent all my savings on my teeth. I feel generally unwell and keep getting a temperature, I have decided enough is enough, I have had years of tooth ache and have had lots of root canals done. I now want all my teeth removed, will a dentist do this for me and can I be put to sleep for it? Thank you for your time.
I’ve got an agenesis of upper lateral incisors
Sunday, September 14th, 2008Q.
Dear Dr. Caplan, I’ve got an agenesis of upper lateral incisors. I am almost at the end of my orthodontic treatment that closed the gaps between my teeth. I currently have old composite veneers on my canines that make them look like incisors. After I finish my ortho treatment I will need those veneers replaced. I’m pretty sure I’d like to go for ceramic veneers and because one of the options is CEREC, I would appreciate your opinion on my questions and concerns. I have seen lots of “CEREC smiles”, but the people on the pictures I have seen had a set of veneers on all front teeth. I can’t remember to see anybody with just two veneers, so I’m a bit concerned whether they would look natural between my own teeth. I’ve read on the Sirona website that the veneer is milled from a block of ceramics and that made me concerned about the contrast between the CEREC veneers made from single color block and my natural teeth consisting of several layers of various colors, translucency etc. (you know better than me :-)). I don’t want veneers on all my front teeth, because my other teeth are both healthy and well-shaped. 1. Is CEREC the best choice in this case or would be the laboratory made veneers better, more natural looking? 2. Are the CEREC veneers just bonded to the teeth and that’s it or are they somehow “coloured” to match the other teeth? I understand that the color of the block is choosed to perfectly match the color of my teeth, but now I’m talking about the slight color variations within a single tooth. Just to complete my list of preferences – the most importantant (apart from keeping the other teeth as they are) is the final result. I don’t care that much about the length of the procedure, the number of visits needed etc. Thank you very much for your time and opinion.
Dear Dr. Caplan, I’ve got an agenesis of upper lateral incisors. I am almost at the end of my orthodontic treatment that closed the gaps between my teeth. I currently have old composite veneers on my canines that make them look like incisors. After I finish my ortho treatment I will need those veneers replaced. I’m pretty sure I’d like to go for ceramic veneers and because one of the options is CEREC, I would appreciate your opinion on my questions and concerns. I have seen lots of “CEREC smiles”, but the people on the pictures I have seen had a set of veneers on all front teeth. I can’t remember to see anybody with just two veneers, so I’m a bit concerned whether they would look natural between my own teeth. I’ve read on the Sirona website that the veneer is milled from a block of ceramics and that made me concerned about the contrast between the CEREC veneers made from single color block and my natural teeth consisting of several layers of various colors, translucency etc. (you know better than me :-)). I don’t want veneers on all my front teeth, because my other teeth are both healthy and well-shaped. 1. Is CEREC the best choice in this case or would be the laboratory made veneers better, more natural looking? 2. Are the CEREC veneers just bonded to the teeth and that’s it or are they somehow “coloured” to match the other teeth? I understand that the color of the block is choosed to perfectly match the color of my teeth, but now I’m talking about the slight color variations within a single tooth. Just to complete my list of preferences – the most importantant (apart from keeping the other teeth as they are) is the final result. I don’t care that much about the length of the procedure, the number of visits needed etc. Thank you very much for your time and opinion.
is a cerec better than a normal bridge
Thursday, September 11th, 2008Q.
I have a broken tooth requiring a bridge & another tooth also needing a bridge. I am advised a CEREC replacement would be better than a normal bridge.I realise the CEREC replacement is more expensive but it can be done in a single visit but I am concerned that the CEREC is a proven & reliable long term alternative. Are there any facts to back up the claims CEREC is good for 20 years. Thank you
I have a broken tooth requiring a bridge & another tooth also needing a bridge. I am advised a CEREC replacement would be better than a normal bridge.I realise the CEREC replacement is more expensive but it can be done in a single visit but I am concerned that the CEREC is a proven & reliable long term alternative. Are there any facts to back up the claims CEREC is good for 20 years. Thank you
