We
offer the following types of dental crowns and bridges at our clinic:
Metal
Free
Metal Crowns
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What
is a dental crown?
As we get
older, many of us discover that our teeth that are no longer as
structurally sound as they were in our youth. Your regular dentist
will usually be able to recognize problem areas which may lead to
tooth damage and a need for dental crowns.
Grinding your teeth,
an improper bite, age, fillings and tooth decay are all contributing
factors in the erosion, cracking or breakage of your teeth. If the
entire surface of the tooth is damaged, but the root system has
remained intact, your dentist will usually suggest that a dental
crown be put in place.
Dental crowns are also
capable of replacing missing teeth entirely. The dental crown is
secured to the teeth on either side using a bridge section which
connects the two dental crowns. Alternatively, single tooth dental
implants can be placed. This eliminates the need for supporting
the dental crowns so no bridge is required.
So, we may recommend
the placement of a dental crown for a wide range of problems but,
in general, the majority of these reasons usually fall within one
of the following basic categories:
- The restoration of
a tooth to its original shape.
- The strengthening
of a weak tooth.
- To improve the esthetic
appearance of a tooth.
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Metal-Free Crowns
( Procera, CERCON, IPS, LAVA, ZIRCON)
Porcelain Crowns and
Biologic Compatibility (Dental Allergies)
All Porcelain crowns as Procera crowns are the most biologically compatible
crowns available today. Some of the latest research ranks all porcelain
dental crowns as 99% biologically compatible, which means they have fewer
allergy problems. Because very few patients have allergies to gold or
to porcelain, many dental offices offer inexpensive dental crowns that
have non-precious metals inside them that contribute to allergic reactions.
Procera
- All Ceramic Crowns 
We offer new machined / hand-laid
porcelain technology that is now available for front teeth is now the
first metal-free crown technique that is truly strong enough to be universally
recommend for the replacement of crowns or large silver fillings for your
back teeth.
This new system, called "Procera",
gives you the strength of the traditional gold / porcelain crown (which
is how over 95% of all crowns are currently made), while providing the
beauty and translucency of porcelain. As with front tooth crowns, the
metallic, grayish metal underpinning found in most of today's crowns is
replaced by an aero-space porcelain foundation. You've probably seen that
unsightly "gray line at the gum" on existing crowns (for yourself
or other people) that can be caused by the current mainstream metallic-based
technique.
We now have the solution -
PROCERA AllCeram. PROCERA AllCeram is a coping made of extremely densesintered
aluminum oxide. The coping is produced in an industrial process known
as PROCERA method, which ensures optimal fit, great strength, non-porosity
and has the ability to transmit light without being transparent.
The secret behind Procera
All Ceram is its unique combination of strength and beauty.
Over the last few years, new technology has made dental porcelain more
practical. Until now, porcelain coated ceramic copings has been neither
strong enough nor durable enough for widespread use. Procera All Ceram
is translucent giving the tooth a natural appearance. At the same time
Procera All Ceram is excellent for concealing underlying surfaces, such
as amalgam and root fillings. This ceram is also customized but still
industrially produced, ensuring predictable results. You should try quickly
in your mouth with minimal adjustments.
Due to the strength in the
core material, PROCERA AllCeram can be recommended for prosthetic reconstructions
anywhere in the mouth. More and more patients are asking for constructions
made of material not containing metal or other alloys. PROCERA AllCeram
is made of bio-compatible material (comparable to Titanium) which minimizes
the risk of allergic reactions.
The translucent coping offers
remarkable esthetic characteristics. When combined with PROCERA AllCeram
Porcelain these characteristics are put to their very best advantage.
In order to recreate the beauty of natural teeth, the porcelain has been
formulated to make the most of the coping's inherent potential.
 The
Procera Abutment is created by CADD design using the Procera
technique. The scanner is used to create a custom milled implant abutment
that is designed by the dentist and the laboratory for a specific patient's
needs. The data is then transferred by modem to the production plant in
Sweden and the custom Procera Abutment is machined.
Procera®
- Zirconia 
Strength no longer has to be compromised to achieve extreme esthetics.Zirconia
is like a much awaited CHANGE over traditional P.F.M in the present dental
world.
Zirconia combines the esthetics
of our patients demand with the strength and affordable prices they desire.
Laboratory tests have shown
the fracture toughness and flexural strength of zirconia is significantly
higher than that of alumina or any other all ceramic. Excellent strength
and versatility can be achieved.
Procera Zirconia, made of Yttria
Stabilized Zirconium (YZ) has substantial advantages compared to other
dental materials: mechanical resistance, biocompatibility and a fracture
toughness two times greater than Alumina.
Conventional precious metal
ceramics restorations are at 800 MPa or less. Metal ceramics cannot compete
with the esthetics of Procera Zirconia. It is capable of being placed
anywhere in the mouth and can accommodate 3-4 unit bridges
Procera Zirconia restorations
can be inserted using conventional cementing techniques. Bonding is not
required.
Benefits of Procera Zirconia
- Uncompromised beauty
- Upto 3 to 16 units bridge
- Any number of pontics
- Available in all shades
- Outstanding compatibility
- Conventional cementation
like PFM's.
Procera®
- Alumina
Procera® (Alumina) is composed
of a densely sintered high-purity aluminum oxide coping that is manufactured
using CAD/CAM technology. The core has the ability to transmit light without
being transparent. The secret behind Procera® is its unique combination
of strength and beauty.
Extremely low fracture rates
have been reported and the restorations serve for many years.
More and more patients are
asking for restorations made of material not containing metal or other
alloys. Procera® is made of a bio-compatible material (comparable
to Titanium) which minimized the risk of allergic reactions.
ZIRCON
crowns
These are full ceramic crowns
and bridges without metal reinforcement. Zircon (synthetic diamond) has
exceptional rigidity. This enables us to carry out great restorations
with improved mechanical forecast. Zircon is very high melting point ensures
perfect stability during the heat treatment of the various ceramic layers.
By utilizing Zircon, the crown or bridge will adjust perfectly. Not utilizing
metal reinforcement (which the dental technician must usually mask by
an opaque ceramic layer) makes it possible to produce crowns with low
thickness, thus saving healthy tissue during preparation of teeth. Finally,
due to this technique, the aesthetic results are excellent because the
light is no longer interrupted by subjacent metal, therefore it can cross
the crown and restore the natural appearance to the tooth.
3M™
ESPE™ Lava™ Crowns and Bridges
A LAVA Crown is one of the
strongest all ceramic crowns available in the world. LAVA crowns are reported
to have three times more tensile strength than any other style of all
ceramic crown.
LAVA is an inert and biocompatible ceramic, and is the name trademarked
by the 3M ESPE Company, for yttrium zirconia. Yttrium zirconia is strong
enough to be used as a heat shield on the Space Shuttle. The subcoping
and internal aspect of a LAVA crown is made with this material, which
is manufactured by 3M ESPE. The disadvantage of LAVA is that it is monochromatic
(it only comes in one color), and it is not very esthetic, by itself.
LAVA resembles mother-of-pearl, visually, in it's natural state.
To make the external part of
your dental crown perfectly esthetic and functional, a layer of quality
dental porcelain is fused to the external aspect of your LAVA crown. This
adds some translucency, vibrancy, proper shade and color, and gives your
new tooth a comfortable texture.
The 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™
Crowns and Bridges system is an innovative CAD/CAM technology using a
zirconium oxide base. The esthetics of Lava restorations represent the
optimum in all-ceramic systems. Preparations require removal of less tooth
structure, and cementation can be accomplished using proven, conventional
techniques. Colorable frameworks that are thin and translucent ensure
a natural and vital appearance. Lava crowns and bridges provide some of
the most durable and esthetic all-ceramic restorations available today.
The Zirkonia frameworks are biocompatible and exhibit the highest strength
available in all-ceramic restorations.
LAVA is also an excellent dental material for dental implant abutments.
Lava™ crowns and bridges
offer the highest strength restorations to the dental industry.
Applications:
*All-ceramic crowns.
*All-ceramic bridges.
Benefits:
*Excellent esthetics and translucency.
*Outstanding marginal fit.
*Superior strength of zirconia with high fracture resistance.
*Preparation is similar to PFM.
*Preparations require removal of less tooth structure.
*Cementation can be accomplished using proven, conventional techniques.
*Shaded frameworks are thin and translucent to ensure a natural and vital
appearance.
*Easy-to use custom veneering ceramic applies directly to coping surface
without bonding systems or opaquer. Designed to meet the coefficient of
thermal expansion of Lava Frame Zirconia.
*Ideal for 3- and 4-unit bridge, crown and splinted crown applications.
*Lava™ Frame Zirconia is available in 8 shades to provide better
matching to the natural original tooth.
*Lava™ Ceram is available in 16 shades
 How
do you know you have a Genuine Lava Restoration?
Now you can be assured that you're getting genuine Lava™ Zirconia!
We will provide you a
certificate of authenticity with each Lava crown
we make for you.
With new online verification
system offered by Lava, you can confirm you're getting the quality
performance you've come to expect from authentic Lava restorations.
Using the special barcoded
labels you receive with your restorations, now you're just a click
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Cercon
Crowns
Cercon
crowns are the most modern of crowns and have no metal part. These
crowns have a slim and tooth coloured zirconium base that replaces
the metal base. The normal porcelain is built on the zirconium base.
This means that it is a full porcelain crown but it is much stronger
than the normal full porcelain jacket crown. Cercon is especially
suitable for creating long bridges.
Versatile And Durable
• Zirconium oxide has high flexural strength
• Able to resist cracking |
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Minimally invasive, painless
and recovery free
• it is safe Minimally invasive so there are no wounds
• No recovery period. You can have your meal immediatly after treatment
Quick and easy process
• All you need are two short visits to the dentist to transform
your smile - from dull to dazzling
Esthetic Excellence
• Cercon® Cream Kiss and Ceramco PFZ enhance the liner, dentins,
natural enamels and surface stains are as natural as your own teeth
German Precision
• State-of-the-art equipment promises a high level of precision
and innovation for the perfect finish
Accuracy of Fit
• Computer aided design (CAD) system guarantees excellent accuracy
with minimal wall thickness (0.3mm-0.4mm)
Excellent Biocompatibility
• Use Medicine for 25 years
• Zirconium oxide offer high level of biocompatibility
 I.P.S.
EMPRESS Crowns
A proven pressable ceramic
restoration, IPS Empress offers patient satisfaction with aesthetic, natural
looking restorations, through exclusive use of ceramic materials. The
utilization of bonded ceramic restorative materials is intended to reestablish
function, shape, contour, color (hue, value and chroma), natural light
transmission and strength of natural dentition. IPS Empress all-ceramics
provide impressive aesthetic results because the materials look so natural.
IPS Empress all-ceramic are
used to provide absolutely matel-free restorations. They are a biocompatible
alternative for people suffering from allergies.
Individually colored tooth
restorations can be reproduced in exact shape and shade. The result is
an individually fabricated restoration with an excellent fit and all the
characteristics of a natural tooth. Even when working in limited space,
optimum aesthetic results can be obtained.
The Empress system yields excellent
crowns, but is especially effective when used for inlays/onlays and veneers.
Empress provides one of the strongest all-ceramic restorations available.
 Advantages
of resin and porcelain crowns :
- Porcelain crowns are undoubtedly
the most esthetically pleasing, as their color is specifically chosen
to match your natural teeth.
- They are metal free.
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IPS
e.max
| Ivoclar
Vivadent's IPS e.max is an all-ceramic system combining different
materials that allows dentists and dental technicians to create
strong and accurate replacement bridges and crowns.
The Esthetic Revolution*
held the promise of better dentistry, the promise of changing the
lives of dental professionals and most importantly patients. today,
there is an Industrial Revolution happening in dentistry that presents
opportunities to the laboratory for optimizing productivity. For
the first time, the Esthetic Revolution and Industrial Revolution
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IPS e.max®
delivers the ultimate in metal free esthetics and strength utilizing both
Pressable and CAD/CAM technologies.Designed with versatility and simplicity
in mind, IPS e.max let us select from multiple framework materials giving
us the versatility which we want while always veneering with the same
ceramic giving us the simplicity which we need. IPS e.max provides outstanding
esthetics, high strength, and predictable Shade matching even with difficult
combination cases.
What
is E.max?
E.max is not a single product
or solution, but rather a complete all-ceramic system. What ties all the
products in this system together? The answer is a singular layering or
stacking porcelain that is compatible with all of the framework technologies.
This results in better shade matching for complex cases and a simplified
layering approach for the dental lab.
As a unique all ceramic system,
IPS e.max® offers a single layering ceramic that is compatible with
all of the IPS e.max substructure materials. With this veneering material
you are able to create an outstanding smile design that is perfectly matched
even while using different substructure materials. The equal composition
of the materials and the resulting uniform clinical properties support
the lifelike appearance of these restorations and attest to the benefits
of the integrated IPS e.max restorative system.
Cergogold
Cergogold
restorations not only look like natural teeth, but they also perform
like them! The Cergogold system exhibits smooth surfaces and hardness
values resembling those of natural teeth. This type of surface has been
proven to abrade the antagonists at a natural rate. As with the Golden
Gate alloy range, Cergogold can also be veneered with Duceragold porcelain.
 Matching
the shades of all-ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations in the same
patient's mouth is no longer a problem.
- 20% softer than competing
systems
- Fracture and shear resistance
better than any other pressable ceramic
- The highest performing
low wear restoration when overlaid with hydrothermal porcelain
- Light Dynamic results,
no adverse effects under various lighting conditions!
METAL CROWNS (Gold, PFM, Captek)
Gold
Dental Crowns
Gold crowns are often the preferred
choice when the patient is not overly concerned about their appearance.
Gold is extremely pliable making gold crowns a better fit than any other
type. The strength and durability of the gold offers a more solid crown
that will not chip or crack, which is possible with other types of crown.
Gold crowns are normally used in molars, where the forces from chewing
and grinding are most prevalent.
Advantages of gold
crowns :
It is easier to prepare
a tooth for a gold crown as there is minimal tooth structure removal
and more of the original tooth remains intact.
Gold is less likely to
cause wear on opposing teeth.
Gold is more pliable and
offers a better fit.
Of all the crowns gold
offers the healthiest environment for the gum tissue.
Porcelain
and Metal Dental Crowns (PFM Crowns)
Porcelain fused to metal crowns
offer a natural appearance with a better fit than a standard porcelain
crown. On the down side they have a metal substructure making it difficult
to replicate the translucency of natural teeth. It is possible that a
darker line will appear at the edge of the crown, near the gum, as it
recedes with age.
Advantages
of porcelain and metal crowns:
Porcelain fused-to-metal crowns
offer a very natural look.
They fit to the tooth very
well.
Disadvantages of porcelain
and metal crowns:
They have a metal substructure
and require an opaque below the porcelain.
In time, a darker line may
be visible at the edge of the crown.
Captek
Crowns
Hygienic
Aesthetic Crowns(Caps)
When teeth are in need
of cosmetic improvement or repair, CAPTEK Crowns are the material
today of choice.A Captek (capillary technology) Crown is made
out of a high purity gold, platinum group metals and silver. They
are strong, durable, resistant and healthy. Captek Crowns match
your natural tooth color and with the use advanced gold material
they help to reduce the bacteria in your gums. They are a good
option if you want to have a healthy and attractive smile
No
Unsightly “Black Lines”
CAPTEK'S patented
material enables us to provide you with a crown that will look
natural at the gum line, eliminating any unsightly gray or black
lines commonly associated with traditional crowns. The light dispersion
effects of CAPTEK crowns are perfect for achieving vital, attractive
tooth color. These crowns mimic best natural tooth structure,
better than any other crown or veneer material. CAPTEK is the
ideal material for matching natural tooth color following ZOOM,
for any tooth shape(cosmetic) changes which may be desired.
CAPTEK crowns are designed
for the patient who demands the best appearance!! |
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Dental
Bridges
A dental bridge is one method
to fill a gap created by a missing tooth (or teeth). Dental bridge or
pontic is a custom-made false tooth or teeth, that is permanently placed
between two healthy teeth, filling in the area left by a missing tooth
or teeth. The bridge is held in place by crowns placed on the healthy
teeth on each side of space to be filled.
Benefits of
Dental Bridges
- Restores
your smile
- Restores
your ability to properly chew and speak
- Maintains
the shape of your face
- Distributes
the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
- Prevents
remaining teeth from drifting out of position
- Helps preserve
the natural function and position of the teeth
- Restores
and maintains natural bite
Types of Dental
Bridges
1. Traditional
bridges
Traditional bridges
involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side
of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. Traditional bridges
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2. Cantilever bridges
Cantilever bridges are usually
used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth
or teeth.
3. Maryland bridges
Marlyland bridges also called
a resin-bonded bridges or a Maryland bonded bridges. Maryland bridges
supported by a metal framework. Metal wings on each side of the bridge
are bonded to the back of existing teeth.
Types of Dental
Bridge Materials
There
are three basic types of materials for dental bridges:
- Porcelain
fused to metal dental bridges
- All
porcelain dental bridges
- All
metal dental bridges (Gold)
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The all porcelain dental bridges
and porcelain fused to metal (PFM) dental bridges are tooth colored bridges.
PFM dental bridges are usually used to restore back teeth where the forces
of chewing and grinding are strongest. All porcelain dental bridges are
the most aesthetic and are used almost exclusively for front teeth where
the need for strength is not as critical. Gold dental bridges are the
most durable and offer the most precise fit. Gold dental bridges does
not chip.
The porcelain bridges used
at Dental Tourism India International Dental Center include the IPS Empress
Esthetics crowns from Ivoclar Vivadent and Procera NobelEsthetics from
Nobel Biocare.
Procedure for Dental Bridges
Treatment
The course of treatment described
here is for traditional bridges, one of several options available at our
dental clinic. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution
is for you, given your specific condition.
- First evaluation
and bridge tooth preparation
- Local
anesthesia is first adminstered at the region of bridge tooth preparation
- The
natural teeth adjacent to the missing gap is reshaped to receive
the dental bridge
- Records
are taken and approved with the patient to determine the color,
bite, length and shape of the bridge
- An
impression is taken for a replica model of the teeth
- This
model is sent to a lab where the individualized bridge is fabricated
- A temporary
bridge is placed on whilst the permanent bridge is made
- Fitting
of bridge on delivery
- The
temporary bridge is removed
- The
permanent bridge is fitted and cemented into place on the teeth
- A quality
assurance check is done for any re-adjustments or re-works of the
dental bridge
- Care of
bridge
- Brush and floss the
bridge as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist
Recovery Expectations
Both the preparation and placement
of the temporary bridge as well as the bonding of the permanent bridge
may cause some minor tenderness in the area. Some individuals may experience
sensitivity in teeth. This sensitivity will disappear
gradually over a few days to weeks.
Replacing
missing teeth should actually make eating easier but until you become
accustomed to the bridge, eat soft foods that have been cut into small
pieces.
Postcare Instructions for
Dental Bridges
It is important to keep your
remaining teeth healthy and strong as the success of the bridge. The bridge
depends on the solid foundation offered by the surrounding teeth.
- Avoid chewing
on or eating hard foods on the restorations for 24 hours from the time
they were cemented
- To help
with discomfort or swelling rinse your mouth 3xd with warm salt water.
(1tsp. of salt in 8oz of water)
- Keep crown
area clean to maintain tissue compatibility (the contour of the prosthesis
must allow the surrounding tissue to conform to a natural, healthy position)
- Some
sensitivity in teeth may be experienced by certain patients. This sensitivity
will disappear gradually over a few days to weeks. If teeth are sensitive
:
- Avoid
hot, cold or acidic food and beverages
- Pain
medication be taken as directed as long as there is no medical contradiction
based upon your medical history
- Use
flouride rinse and toothpaste for sensivity teeth
- Clean
teeth properly
Care for Dental Bridges
Dental bridges require the
same regular and consistent home and professional dental care, as your
natural teeth to prevent decay at the tooth-dental crown junction. To
provide optimum longevity for your restorations, please follow the home
care tips below:
- Brush after
eating and before bedtime around the bridge with a soft toothbrush,
especially where the bridge meets the gum line. At the gum line harmful
bacteria can be harbored to cause decay and gum disease.
- Floss at
least once to twice a day. Use the proxy brush or floss threader to
remove plaque under and around these areas to maintain good oral hygiene.
Buildup of food debris and plaque on your teeth and gums can become
infected.
- Rinse with
fluoride rinse before bed. Swish the fluoride rinse vigorously in your
mouth for at least one minute. Do not swallow any of the rinse and do
not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes
- Be careful
about chewing toffees, gum, grainy rolls and tough food in this area
- See your
dentist for regular professional check-ups and cleanings
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