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can
usually be used during certain procedures without
the need for freezing |
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virtually
painless procedure which allows us to restore
small cavities before they become larger |
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a comfortable
procedure which allows us to restore small
chips, cracks and worn down teeth |
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a
limited amount of tooth structure is removed
(i.e. preparation) or modified by aluminum
oxide particles which are propelled by a
stream of nitrogen gas |
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our
patients generally only feel puffs
of air and powder on their teeth and
gums |
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once
the conservative preparations are completed,
specific bonding agents are placed with a
restorative material to replace the missing tooth
structure |
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once
the material is placed, it is then hardened by a high-intensity
light which is then sculpted and shaped
to achieve proper anatomy and function of the
teeth and jaws |
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one
of the most conservative ways to prepare and
restore teeth |
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one
of the least invasive ways to prepare and
restore teeth |