It used to take weeks to get a tooth fixed with crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays and bridges. The traditional process involved milling a cast from a mould, sculpting the piece over its surface, applying a wax coating, and hardening to create the finish for a tooth. It was stressful and time-consuming.
Today, our dental team at TEETH can perfect a natural-looking smile with absolute precision in less time, thanks to dental CAD-CAM technology in Singapore. This means no more waiting weeks – or even months! – to fabricate a natural-coloured finished tooth restoration.
The Benefits of CAD-CAM Dentistry
One of the significant advancements in dental health is the use of CAD-CAM systems in dentistry. But what exactly is dental technology?
CAD-CAM dentistry is a digitally precise design, production workflow and computer-aided manufacturing for both complex and straightforward cosmetic treatments to restore teeth accurately, quickly, and. The technology has allowed TEETH @ Tiong Bahru to transform the way our dentists restore teeth, giving significant benefits to patients.
Patients benefit from the adoption of dental CAD-CAM in Singapore through:
- Safer: The fabrication doesn’t use metal amalgam but metal-free sculpted porcelain to create high-quality bridges, crowns, inlays, onlays, or veneers. As a result, your exposure to trace quantities of mercury is considerably lower, promoting safer dental restorations.
- Natural Shades: The dental system reproduces restorations, such as ceramic crowns, that match the tooth’s natural enamel colour. Materials such as E-max, Cerec, and Zirconia are not only strong enough to withstand chipping or cracking, but also feel natural when chewing food. Plus, they can be stained to create a natural-looking tooth without compromising aesthetics or function.
- Highly Durable Restorations: Last longer due to the use of higher-quality porcelain materials compared to alternative methods.
- Predictable Outcomes: Traditional dental restoration methods can be unpredictable. With CAD-CAM dentistry, the finished, desired aesthetic restorations are reliable, reducing the need for modifications to account for factors such as tooth condition, age, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.
- Save Time: Allows you to complete the process within a single visit, rather than the 2 to 3 weeks typical of traditional impressions.
Streamlined Digital Process
Your comfort during treatment is always our top priority. Dental CAD-CAM technology enables us to accurately map your teeth and gums, producing restorations that fit beautifully. The comprehensive digital workflow process is three simple steps:
- Our dental team will treat any rotting or fractured portions of the tooth.
- A digital impression of your teeth and gums is taken. Special software converts the digital impression into a 3D model that accurately displays the function and aesthetics of the sculpted teeth. This is far less painful than the discomfort associated with the traditional dental restoration process, which involves taking a physical impression and replacing it with a temporary tooth. At the same time, you wait for your fabricated tooth to arrive.
- We send the design to a lab to manufacture the restoration to the exact specifications required.
With the streamlined process, the turnaround time for fabricating tooth restorations can be completed within the same day, versus the traditional method that used to take weeks to achieve the same desired results.
The Cost
CAD-CAM technology is one option available at TEETH @ Tiong Bahru Dental Clinic in Singapore. We can use a digital image of your teeth to create crowns, veneers, onlays, inlays, and bridges with a natural finish, allowing us to create beautiful restorations on the same day. The cost will vary depending on the item needed and the material chosen. We would encourage you to meet with our dentist for a consultation and a discussion of your particular needs and treatment costs.
