Before and After:

Dental veneers are used to change the look of the smile by reshaping the teeth and helping to realign the bite. Most people will suffer at least some type of problem with their shape, length, color, alignment, or general structure once in their lives. There are a few other alternatives to using dental veneers, such as braces and dentures, however, dental veneers are usually much more convenient and aesthetically appealing than any other option.

Stained Teeth And Dental Veneers

If you’ve got stained teeth, dental veneers are an excellent fix, especially if you are unable to obtain success from traditional whitening techniques. People who have crooked teeth are often recommended to get braces. However, braces can be very expensive and may even take years to fix your teeth depending on how quickly they move and the severity of the crookedness. A lot of people refer to dental veneers as “instant orthodontic” because it takes no more than a couple of visits to accomplish the appearance of the perfect smile. In some cases, a dentist may be able to fix the smile in one visit.

As time progresses, it’s normal for teeth to become stained in color, cracked, and decayed. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with great teeth. Much of what happens to a person’s teeth is preventable. The only downside is that not a lot of people think about how important it is to care for the health of their teeth until it is too late. There are typically two different types of dental veneers – porcelain and composite. Since dental veneers can get quite expensive, not everyone can afford porcelain veneers. Composite veneers are not as translucent like natural teeth and have a much lower initial cost. Over time, however, composite veneers may end up costing much more due to their tendency to wear and come off the tooth. Most dentists recommend porcelain veneers over composite veneers because although their initial cost is higher, they last longer, look more natural, and end up saving you money in the long run.

Dental Veneers Decision Time

Before making the decision to get dental veneers, you must first visit your dentist to make sure you are a good candidate for them. Not all dentists will recommend that you get dental veneers because they are a permanent decision. Furthermore, not all dentists do the same work. For best results, it’s recommended to shop around for dentists who have a good history of satisfied patients. This may require that you do some research to check for complaints and potential accidents.

Most dentists will try to exhaust all other options before placing dental veneers on your teeth. One of the reasons is because you will be required to have the surface of your tooth shaved and shaped in order to fit the veneer. After you’ve gotten your dental veneers, you will always have to replace them. Porcelain veneers last anywhere from five to ten years, while composite veneers last no more than one or two years. In order for a person to be completely happy with themselves, they must be satisfied with their smile. A healthy smile can change your entire appearance for the better. People who need a lot of dental work done are barely recognizable after they’ve gotten their dental veneers and if maintained, an attractive smile can last a lifetime.

I got an email from the GDC (General Dental Council) yesterday containing a draft of there ethical guidelines for dentist advertising there services. Whats interesting is that the GDC are saying Dentist cannot use the Title “Dr” when advertising there practices unless they posses a PhD or other qualifications.

here’s the link to the proposed guidelines:

http://www.gdc-uk.org/NR/rdonlyres/2AE7DAB2-F320-420B-9B8B-759FAA8B901C/0/ethicaladvconsultJul10.pdf

15 years ago the General Dental Council allowed dentist to use the title “Dr” apparently that’s misleading for the Patients now?? Surely changing it now would be more confusing ??

For more information on the General Dental Council please see this Wiki -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dental_Council

And Heres the link again for the GDC

We have recently installed Labtrac software ! this software helps us comply to the MDD and MHRA Guidelines

Labtrac is a software management system for the dental lab. It is comprised of a central business server with additional add-on technologies to provide an integrated and scalable solution. The core of the business logic is aimed at providing the tools and information to increase productivity and quality of work within a dentaln Lab. Labtrac is designed to provide improve and expedite several key areas of the Dental lab.

These include:

• Case Management  – Bar code system to track cases through the Lab
• Scheduling  Managing work Flow
• Reporting  Traceability
• Invoicing  - easy to understand  billing including patient detail
• Quality Systems  MDD and MHRA

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – BACD – was created in November 2003 by a group of dentists, alot of them leading practitioners in the field of cosmetic dentistry, who saw a need to share their knowledge with other dental proffesionals. The aim is to create a dynamic, active group of members from all parts of the dental team, primarily dentists and lab technicians. However the role of other members of the dental team – hygienists, practice managers and assistants, in the overall aesthetic experience is equally important.

We are now able to offer full contour zirconia crowns, These may be used in situations were one might prescribe a gold crown. Zirconia has a similar wear factor as gold against  opposing teeth and can be made in the full range of Vita classic Shades A-D. However detailed shades where  translucency and other effect may be required are not possible to achieve,

These crowns are created by the digital scan and CNC mill process.

In a nutshell  they look better than gold does and they are just as strong + with 60% gold being priced at £20-25 per gram and an average weight of a gold crown is around 4 grams  plus the price of the crown that bring the cost of a gold crown to around £175-200, where as the full contour Zirconia crown is priced at £125.

Anyone got any thought on this??

The scanner can scan impressions as well as models with outstanding marginal accuracy and framework passivity in the finished restoration, making fitting a doddle and long term success are almost guaranteed.

products available:

Zirconia, non precious, precious, titanium implant abutments, copings, frameworks, super structures and temps

Biterite Prescription from:

Prescription Form

Data sheets of alloys:

Argedent BIO 86PF:  (yellow gold bonding Alloy):

Download Here

Argenco 60S  (60% yellow gold):

Download Here

Argeloy NP Bond:

Download Here

IPS e.max Clinical manuals, brochures and prep gudies:

emax Clinical Guide
Ceramic Patient Info
emax Press Manual
Recommended Grinding Instruments
emax Lab To Dentist
emax For Dentist
emax Clinical Guide
MultiLink
VarioLink
Vario Veneer

Clinical Manuals Lava 3M ESPE:

Lava
Lava Clinical Brochure
Lava Crown and Bridge
Lava Technical Prodict Information

Southern implants range is fully compatible with Nobel Replace (Trinex), 3I, Branemark (Externally hexed) and Strauman (IT).

Souther – Externally Hexed
Southern IT
Southern – Tri-Nex Implant

Compartis ISUS leaflet:

ISUS

Nobel Active Brochure:

Nobel Active

Astra Atlantis

Astra Atlantis Catalogue

Astra Compatibility Chart

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