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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

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Teeth are tools which we use to cut, tear, grind, articulate speech. Most essentially it gives you a smile which is a visual shorthand measure of not only beauty but also a whole array of both perceived and physical qualities including youth, vitality, success and overall health. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us aren’t born with a perfect set of teeth and this is where cosmetic dentistry helps you to achieve your dental goals Cosmetic dentistry is dental work performed by dentist that includes treatment and procedures to the mouth, face, teeth and underlying bone formations that are designed to enhance, improve and rehabilitate both functional and aesthetic qualities of patient teeth and other orofacial structures So what are the treatments that encompass cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry can include something as simple as bleaching or whitening to as complex as full mouth rehabilitation like implants. Few of the treatment that is included in cosmetic denti

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is commonly known as Dental CT and is a highly promising potentially low-dose 3D imaging technique to visualize bony structures in the head and neck region for multiple applications in dentistry. In medicine and dentistry, the first and the most important step is Diagnosis, based on which the treatment planning and prognosis is determined. However, it’s tough to correctly diagnose what is barely seen - or not seen at all. And what is seen on 2D intraoral images can be limited, ambiguous and misleading sometimes. CBCT is an affordable, safe and powerful tool which gives information dentists need to diagnose with confidence every time. And most importantly it provides the “missing link” between a dentist and specialised radio-diagnosis. It fits the needs of both general and specialized dental practises. It provides for easy and quick image sharing, for better communication with patients and referrals. CBCT is commonly advised for vario