Custom Restorations

Dental patients today enjoy a far greater scope of treatment options. Advances in computer technologies make custom designing to the details of each individual’s mouth structure a far more precise and scientific process. The following case studies illustrate this technology and the amazing results produced by these innovations.

In the first case, the patient requires the restoration of a single tooth. The tooth is prepared and a digital impression is made (A, B). This electronic data is used to aid in the process of creating a ceramic restoration with a strengthened core. The result is a very natural appearance which is particularly important in broad smile (C).

Next is a case where a more advanced restoration is necessary to achieve the patient’s desire to improve both overall appearance and functionality with the final result (D). The teeth are prepared (E), a digital impression is made (F), a custom model is milled to preserve the contours of the soft tissue (G), and the restorations are completed (H) with an optimal soft tissue response (I). The patient objectives are achieved with both pleasing esthetics and improved function (J).

Similar creative dental design solutions are available in situations where all of the teeth are missing. Three-dimensional Cone-Beam imaging assists in planning for placement of dental implants by identifying key anatomic landmarks, such as nerves and sinus cavities. In addition, the Cone-Beam image allows accurate assessment of the quality of the supporting structures (K). CAD/CAM technology captures critical data to assist in creating custom designed dental restorations (L, M).