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Exciting New Technology Arrives at Capati DentalCapati Dental recently purchased new advanced dental technology for its Springfield practice. The new CEREC system allows Dr. Albert Capati and his staff to create crowns and restorations within one hour – a process that, in the past, took up to four weeks and several visits for the patient. “It’s completely changing the way we think about dentistry,” says Dr. Capati. “It eliminates the need for messy impressions and temporary crowns, and our patients are in and out in one visit.”
The process begins by using the CEREC 3D camera to create an optical impression of the tooth in just a few seconds. The image is sent to the data center of a high-performance PC which uses innovative 3D software to design the preparation model. The software then guides Dr. Capati, step by step, in creating the finished restoration design.
The restoration design is then sent to the milling unit, which precisely mills a small ceramic block into a finished restoration within just a few minutes, all while the patient waits.
“The feedback we are getting from patients is great,” says Dr. Capati. “The main advantage, from a dentist’s perspective, is that we are now able to preserve a much greater amount of the patient’s tooth structure. In the past, when we applied conventional crowns, we had to reduce the tooth to a stub. However, by using the CEREC system, we are able to chemically bond the restoration to the patient’s tooth structure, and we can design a restoration that replaces only the weak areas of the tooth.”
Dr. Capati says that an additional benefit to using the CEREC system is that that there is no metal in a CEREC restoration because they are milled from a solid ceramic block – this means no more grey fillings for his patients. Traditional fillings are made from dental amalgam. The FDA recommends that pregnant women and young children should avoid amalgam, and Dr. Capati recommends replacing amalgam fillings with CEREC restorations when there is evidence of fracture lines in the tooth.
There are also many ecological benefits to creating CEREC restorations over traditional crowns. No physical models or temporary crowns are created and disposed of, no models are packed and shipping to and from dental labs, and patients make only one trip to the dental office. The only materials that go into making a CEREC crown are the ceramic blocks and the water it takes to cool the milling machine.
Dr. Capati is very impressed with the system and how well the restorations fit and are bonded. He says that the new restorations look great and will last a very long time.
Tara Patton Receives "All About the Bride" Makeover Dr. Capati and his staff recently donated their time to create a dream smile for one very lucky bride. Tara Patton was selected as the winner of Capati Dental’s “All About the Bride” Makeover Contest. Contestants entered the contest by applying online at www.CapatiDental.com and uploading a photo. Ms. Patton, who will be married this September, was selected from several finalists after a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Capati. “I am so excited to be getting married,” says Patton. “But I have been dreading the wedding photographs. I broke my front tooth in fourth grade and, although it was fixed, the yellowing of my other teeth over time has made it stand out. During college I was without insurance and could not afford additional dental work to correct the problem. Ultimately, the offending tooth had to be pulled, leaving a large gap on the side of my smile. Since then, I have always been embarrassed about my smile, and I try to hide my teeth with my hand in photographs.”
Click photo to view larger image. “I was so surprised and excited that I had won the contest," adds an elated Patton. “From the time I walked into Dr. Capati’s office until the makeover was completed I was treated with such kindness and respect. Dr. Capati is highly educated and professional, and he did an excellent job of explaining each procedure and every step of the process.” As the contest winner, Ms. Patton received all her dental work and restorations free of charge. The missing tooth was replaced, a bridge was repaired, 10 teeth were crowned, her bottom teeth were whitened, an old crown was replaced, fillings were restored, and she received a root canal. In addition, the bride received a Spa Gift Package courtesy of Capati Dental and Shari’s Spa, which includes a full body massage and facial for the bride.
Lab services were also provided by Chris Bell, CDT at Dental Arts Laboratories Signature Restorations (www.DentalArtsLab.com) in Springfield.
Patton says, “I would recommend Dr. Capati to anyone in need of reconstructive or cosmetic dentistry. He and his staff are wonderful, and it was a great experience. This is a dream come true for me, and I will be so proud to show off my new smile on my wedding day. My clients and people I meet are no longer focused on my dental flaws – they are focused on me – and my fiancé loves my new smile!”
The practice focuses on general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, TMJ, and sleep apnea. Dr. Capati is currently accepting new adult and pediatric patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call: 217-522-4451. Shari’s Spa, located at located at 2035 West Iles in Springfield, offers a wide array of massage therapies and beauty services. Please call 217-546-9004 or go to www.sharispa.com for more information. |
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