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Air Abrasion |
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~Drill-Less DentistryOne of the most significant advances of the last half of the 20th century in dentistry was the high speed drill. Now in the 21st century dentistry is moving toward a different way of shaping teeth. Air Abrasion is a way of wiping away tooth structure with a mixture of air and mild abrasive particles. It is almost completely silent, totally free of vibration and heat, and it can be used in the treatment of small to medium sized cavities in intact teeth. Although it can not be used for teeth needing extensive restoration yet, such as inlays and crowns, tor for the removal of large metal fillings, the air abrasion system is rapidly becoming more versatile. No Shot: Generally an anesthetic injection is unnecessary. The only time there would be any sensation is if a tooth is very air or cold sensitive anyway. We have restored many hundreds of teeth with air abrasion and only about one person in 50 required an anesthetic. No Drill: That’s right. Except for maybe gently touching up the bite sometimes after we are finished restoring the tooth, the drill is not needed for air abrasion treatment. Air abrasion is so exciting! It’s part of the high-tech revolution in dentistry that we are so proud to be part of. |
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