All Ceramic Solutions
Cosmetic dentist in Preston offering ceramic crowns
Lava Crowns & Bridges
Traditionally dental crowns were made of a metal alloy or, more notable a gold alloy. With further developments in the available technology, ceramic crowns were developed to produce a more natural appearance. your Cosmetic dentist in preston at Lane Ends Aesthetic & Implant Centre is proud to offer the LavaTM system by 3M which offers the highest strength all-ceramic metal-free restorations. Lava crowns are made from zirconium oxide (zirconia).
Lava ceramic crowns present an innovative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to produce an all-ceramic crowns on a zirconia base.
Ziirconia is a ceramic material similar to the natural ceramic of your teeth. It is a translucent material that can be shaded to achieve the desired tooth color. As a result, Lava ceramic crowns mimic the appearance of natural tooth enamel, making these restorations the "the gold-standard" of all crowns. In addition, Lava crowns are completely metal-free, which eliminates the unsightly dark line next to the gums common with many other crown technologies.
Cosmetic Dentist in Preston & the Master Ceramist
For some patients, restorative options are a choice -- in the case of veneers, for example. For others, they're a requisite -- a requirement for a life that lets them eat and speak normally.
But what patients should never be forced to accept is an inferior or substandard work. For this reason we use one of the best dental laboratories in the country.
Our Master Ceramists put every ounce of care, training, and experience into every restorative solution they make. They know that if there's even a microscopic flaw, they'd have to live with themselves -- and our patient would have to live with the results.
All their expertise goes into perfecting beautifully crafted crown and bridge products designed to become part of each patient's life -- and backed by our unsurpassed 5-year workmanship guarantee. Due to these excellent mechanical and optical characteristics, Your cosmetic dentist in Preston; Dr. Kaviani ; offers Lava crowns for a wide range of indications.
BENEFITS of lava ceramic crowns
- Biocompatible
- Outstanding marginal fit
- Exceptional strength with high fracture resistance
- Excellent Aesthetics and translucency
- Enhanced Matching Capabilities to Other crown systems
- Conventionally cemented
- Excellent wear properties
- Low thermal conductivity provides greater comfort for patients.
INDICATIONS
- Single Crowns
- Splinted Crowns
- 3-unit, 4 unit, 5 unit and 6 unit Bridges
- Cantilever Bridges
- Inlay Bridges and Onlay Bridges (excluded for patients with bruxism)
- Maryland Bridges (excluded for patients with bruxism)
- Lava Zirconia for implant abutments
Dedicated to your Dental health; Your Cosmetic Dentist in Preston , Dr. H. Kaviani
How does it work?
The Lava crown system is based on the machining of pre-sintered zirconia, which, due to its outstanding mechanical properties, its bio compatibility, and its excellent aesthetics in combination with a specially designed veneer ceramic, is the ideal candidate for anterior as well as posterior teeth applications. Pre-sintering is the process of heating of a compact at a temperature below the normal final sintering temperature to increase the ease of handling or shaping the compact.
Zirconia is a high-tech ceramic material that is characterized by its outstanding stability and bio compatibility, as well as strength levels that are significantly higher than other all-ceramic materials. In addition to strength, Lava all-ceramic system restorations display excellent aesthetics and precise fit characteristics.
Cosmetic dentist in preston utlizes Lava crowns in order to allow the light to shine through restorations just like your natural teeth. The zirconia framework is coloured to match the individual colour of your teeth before fine layers of veneer ceramic are applied to it. In this way, the colour and translucency of your own teeth are imitated to the very core.
Can I chew normally?
Lava crown(s) are extremely strong and durable. They can be used for teeth at both the front and back of the mouth. They can also withstand the high levels of stress exerted when you chew or bite.
Strong and durable, all-ceramic solutions allow Cosmetic dentist in Preston ; Dr. Kaviani's, patients to enjoy healthy, attractive smiles for years to come. If you are considering dental crowns and would like to learn more, please use our contact page to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Kaviani. She will perform a thorough evaluation to help you determine if you are a candidate for Lava crowns.
Cosmetic Dentist in Preston
Dr. H. Kaviani , Dr. P. Tehranian
DDS(Swe)Dipl Impl Dent, Msc Impl Dent (Engl)war