More Smiles Dental Spa Dentistry Blog | James A. Moreau, Jr., D.D.S.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

MoreSmiles Team Completes Advanced CEREC Training

In support of our commitment to excellence, Melissa, (l. to r.) Corey, and Dr. Moreau have completed advanced training for our CEREC, computer assisted design/manufacture program for all-porcelain crowns. The advanced training enables our team to create more natural-looking CEREC restorations consistent with the aesthetic focus of our practice. (also pictured is Julie at far right.)

CEREC allows us to provide beautiful porcelain restorations in a single visit. The restorations start with a digital impression of the prepared tooth, the restoration is then designed on-screen and then very precisely milled in-house from a solid block of porcelain.

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Labels: CEREC, continuing education

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Friday, April 06, 2007

Teeth In A Day

Here's a case Dr. Moreau did today that is a great example of how our CEREC technology can benefit patients by completing restorations in a single visit.

This gentleman wanted his front four teeth fixed, but didn't want to have to wear temporary crowns and then come back for a second visit for delivery of the permanent crowns. With the CEREC (cad-cam, or computer-assisted design/manufacture), Dr. Moreau prepared the teeth this morning for the crowns, took digital impressions, designed the teeth to match the patient's smile, selected shade and had the crowns milled from individual porcelain blocks in-house.

Within a few hours, our happy patient left with a brand new smile. The Waterlase MD laser also helped even out his gumline for a more aesthetic look. And thanks to our professional assistant, Corey, for a precision-perfect assist at chairside with Dr. Moreau. Another reason we believe our team is truly the Dream Team of Dentistry!

-Julie

Labels: CEREC, laser dentistry, laser-assisted, Waterlase MD