Reveal Dental Offers Latest PlanScan Technology

Dental crowns can make a big difference in the function and appearance of your teeth, but proper fit is critically important. Not all dental practices have access to the latest technology, but Reveal Dental in Cedar Park, TX can now create porcelain crowns with the same-day technology available from PlanScan.

Porcelain crowns have many benefits. They are strong and can be custom-colored for each patient. A porcelain crown is often the best choice for teeth under heavy biting stress, such as molars. In the past, a porcelain crown meant at least two dental visits -- one to fit a temporary crown, and one to place and shape the permanent crown. The dentist must create impressions at the first visit to get the right size and shape of the tooth. Once the crown is placed, the dentist may need to shape and refit repeatedly until it's just right.

PlanScan is a CAD/CAM technology that allows the Reveal Dental team to do it all in one day and on site. The CAD system (Computer Assisted Design) allows the dentist to provide patients in the Cedar Park area with perfectly shaped, properly fitted crowns in a fraction of the time needed by previous techniques. The design is created by scanning the tooth and then the crown is carved from a ceramic block using CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing).

PlanScan is an important investment, and the team at Reveal Dental feels it's well worth the improved service they can now offer their patients.

Reveal Dental welcomes new patients from Cedar Park, Texas, and the surrounding region. We offer many other cosmetic dental services, including dental implants, veneers, whitening, general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today to learn more or to discuss treatment options. Visit www.revealdental.com or call (512) 337-2316.

Reveal Dental: Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants in Cedar Park

One of the benefits of the modern world is the ability to fix dental problems. A broken or badly decayed tooth can be replaced, as can a tooth that has been knocked out because of an injury. Dental implants are growing in popularity, with about 3 million Americans choosing this solution each year. Reveal Dental wants to make sure you know all about dental implants as a preferred tooth replacement option.

As the name implies, a dental implant is actually placed into the jawbone. The implant itself is an artificial titanium root. Inserted directly into the jawbone (with the use of anesthetic, of course), the root provides a permanent sturdy attachment point for the new tooth. A new tooth made of resin or porcelain is then attached to the implant.

Implants offer many advantages. Compared to a bridge, for example, they need not be removed for cleaning and food won't get stuck under them. The implant is secure and you can eat foods without worrying about it coming loose. Food temperature doesn't affect an implant. Aesthetically, a dental implant pretty much looks like one of your own teeth, and is rarely noticeable.

Dental implants are custom-made for each patient. The new tooth must be exactly the right size and shape for best function and to prevent uneven wear or pain when chewing. The dentists at Reveal Dental will perform a dental exam, which includes X-rays and molds of the teeth. Once the new tooth has been created, the dentist will administer a local anesthetic, insert the implant into the jawbone and attach the new tooth.

It typically takes a few months for complete healing after an implant. You might have some soreness for a few days, but this quickly goes away and you can resume your normal diet and activities. Further follow up care -- other than your regular dental check-ups, of course -- is rarely necessary. Most people are suitable candidates for dental implants, but occasionally, those with jawbone shrinkage may have a challenge.

To find out if dental implants are right for you, contact us at Reveal Dental. We're accepting new patients in the Cedar Park, Texas, area. Call us to discuss the possibilities of dental implants and learn more about their benefits. You can also visit our website at www.revealdental.com.