It gives us great pleasure knowing so many of our patients have recommended our high quality service to family, friends and colleagues. We appreciate this compliment and have sent out many rewards to our patients to say thank you for the referrals.
Technology
At Newcastle Family Dental we strive to deliver results that will exceed even your expectations. To help facilitate and achieve these results we utilise current technology to ensure that your treatment is performed in a comfortable, relaxed and efficient manner. In order to provide you with an understanding of some of the technology and facilities we use, and how they help provide you with results of the highest quality.
CEREC
CEREC represents the forefront of porcelain restorative technology. A highly coveted machine, CEREC is able to create inlays, onlays, crows, bridges and veneers at our practice to be fitted in a single sitting. This transforms the patients experience making your treatment more efficient and your restoration more accurate.
Firstly your experienced dentist will take a precise model of your teeth. Then following numerous discussions and digital simulations you dentists will expertly design your restoration. Finally, a solid block or porcelain is inserted into the CEREC machine, and your restoration is created while you wait. Finally it is fitted to your tooth so you walk out with a durable, functional and aesthetically pleasing restoration.
OPG
Standing for Orthopantomograms the OPG gives your dentist a panoramic dental x-ray of your upper and lower jaws. This allows for any issues to be placed in the context of the jaw to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the issue and a superior, more considered treatment plan.
3D Cone Beam
Using a low dose, CT scan the cone beam produces 3D images of the jaws to provide precise representation of the jaw. This helps your dentist to gain a comprehensive understanding to complete efficient, quality dental treatment. Furthermore, this more detailed overview is valuable asset in assisting the completion of surgical procedures, implants and orthodontic treatment, ensuring greater accuracy and efficient.
Low Dose, Digital X-Rays
Low Dose, Digital X-Rays have surpassed traditional film x-rays and are now at the forefront of x-ray technology. As a safer, more efficient option, digital x-rays produce 90% less radiation and their results can be viewed almost instantaneously on the overhead computer screen. This allows for your dentist to efficiently detect and treat any potential problems before they escalate.