Amalgam fillings can be safely removed and replaced at our dentist clinic in Lima, Perú in just one appointment session by using 3D CAD CAM technology. Doing so is a delicate process and certain protocols must be followed in order to do this safely and not expose the patient to mercury vapour. Firstly, the most important aspect of our dental practice is the patients safety and comfort. Dr Enrique Yuen is a highly trained Mercury Free & Biological Dentist, but what does that mean? Very simply, biological dentistry combines the techniques and artistry of general dentistry with a focus on the implications which oral health has on the entire body. We keep fillings cool during removal - this helps to reduce the amount of vapor released by the amalgam during the process. The dental fillings are removed by using a process that is commonly referred to as chunking. This involves less drilling, because the dentist only drills enough to cut the filling into chunks, which is then easily removed using a high volume evacuator and powerful suction system. Once the old filling is out, the tooth is cleaned, disinfected and prepared for a new restoration. Next, a digital scan of the newly prepared tooth structure is taken and the image appears on a computer, ready for the design phase. Dr Yuen designs the new restoration called a dental inlay, with superb 3D CAD CAM technology, adjusting pressure points and adding the original contour to the tooth. Once the design is complete, the computer relays the information to the milling unit which mills the new restoration in only seven or eight minutes. The full porcelain inlay restoration is then placed in to the tooth, making it look completely natural while restoring the tooth’s contour, adding strength and stability whilst restoring the tooth’s function in just one appointment session. This is state of the art digital dentistry.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:11:29 +0000
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