CAD/CAM Restoration
 
CAD/CAM is an acronym for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing.
 
CAD/CAM technology is used to help dentists and dental lab technicians fabricate precise shapes and sizes for dental restorations including inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges. Our Cone Beam CT unit is also linked into our CAD/CAM software and this enables our surgeon plan complex implant surgery and also provide surgical guides.
 
We use this technology to provide our patients with durable, aesthetic, well-fitted single and multiple tooth restoration in a more efficient manner. The main advantage of CAD/CAM is the accuracy of fit in large implant bridgework. 
 
The technology in this area is developing fast and as yet cannot be used for all dental situations. The unit also works closely with local technicians and centres overseas to get the best of what CAD/CAM has to offer.
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Crowns
When a tooth is severely damaged and requires a large filling, the dentist may offer a crown to restore the tooth. Commonly called caps, there are various crowns available to choose from. The function of a crown is to restore anatomy and aesthetics (in most cases).
Bridges
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile. Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
Root Fillings
Should the inside of the tooth become infected, a technique is available to save the tooth rather than have it removed. During root canal treatment, the infected pulp (tissue within the tooth containing the nerve and blood supply) is cleaned out and the canal is disinfected.