Today’s esthetic restorative dental materials are highly functional and closer to human enamel than ever before. CAD/CAM systems and materials make it possible to restore patients in a single visit with beautiful, durable, homogenous materials precisely and predictably. Teeth, muscles, joints and nerves are all designed with a natural “give” to environmental stressors. Modern dental treatments and materials do not have this capacity, they are rigid restorations (teeth and implants restored with CAD/CAM inlays, onlays, crowns; Zirconia based prosthesis) in the resilient stomatognathic system. This alters the natural biomechanics of the stomatognathic system. Understanding digital evidence based treatment planning and single visit treatment delivery for these restorative options is critical to the longevity of proposed treatment and the health and stability the stomatognathic system for both the patient and treating doctor. After all, we want that smile to last a lifetime.
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Dr. Sangiv Patel Dr. Sangiv I. Patel is a general dentist in private practice since 1993. Our practice is focused on an abundance of innovative, evidenced based, predictable dental solutions designed to create longevity. This includes the beauty of a healthy smile and functional stability of the teeth, gums, TMJ's and the muscles that support and provide function to a healthy mouth. Read more |
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Ray M. Becker Dr. Becker practices comprehensive and esthetic based dentistry in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Becker is well known for incorporating and developing unique applications of computers in dentistry. He is also currently on the developmental team of Sirona (previously Siemens) responsible for developing and advancing the CEREC 3D® system and software. Further, he has helped test and develop the new Isolite I2 isolation device for Isolite Systems. Dr. Becker’s focus is on Biometrics and Occlusion as they apply to the successful delivery of ceramic, CAD/CIM, and reconstructive dentistry. His approach is designed to incorporate neuromuscular and joint based philosophies into a delivery model that is well accepted by patients, easy to incorporate into most practices, and productive. Read more |