Archive for the ‘iTero’ Category
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
This patient visited us as a new patient after finding us using Google and presented with very worn down upper anterior teeth. Firstly, we discussed the reasons as to how this may have occurred. The patient felt that this problem was historical, but in a stable condition. The patient visited our technician in London to discuss his case. The technician made the patient a ‘trial smile’ to wear for a couple of weeks before deciding whether or not to go ahead with full zirconia crowns. After 2 weeks of wearing his ‘trial smile’, the patient was eager to go ahead with treatment as soon as possible, as he was so pleased with the appearance and function of his new teeth! The final restorations were made using a digital impression from our Itero scanner. The photos show the before and after shots and I’m sure you will agree that a great result that was achieved.
An absolutely magnificent difference.
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, dental examination, dr nick fahey, smile makeovers, woodborough house
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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
This patient is self-referred after finding us using Google. The patient was very unhappy with her previous fitted NHS crowns. The patient felt that her gum line had become much lower and wished that the appearance around the crowns could be improved. The patient was fitted with laboratory made acrylic temporary crowns and had gum surgery to make her teeth appear longer. After a time of healing and several review appointments, we used our Itero scanner to take the final digital impression. The patient visited our technician in London for the custom shade and to discuss the appearance of the final crowns. The patient was fitted two weeks later with the new crowns that she is extremely pleased with. We also enjoyed our homemade cream tea thank you gift from the patient!
Certainly a smile to be very proud of!
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, dental examination, dr nick fahey, gum treatments, smile makeovers
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
We have recently been lucky enough to be selected to have an iTero scanner 2 to trial and provide feedback to align technology. We are very proud to be one of only a tiny handful of people to have one of these and are the only one in the UK with the next closest being Italy! Nick has been using it to scan some of our invisalign patients, whilst L’ren has been practicing scanning every chance she gets on the staff, as you can see in one of the pictures below. We’re always eager to be on the cutting edge of dental technology, and really feel the iTero scanner ensures us a place!
Nick in particular has been very excited, due to his unrivaled enthusiasm for all things digital dentistry, and had the following to say about this new edition to the practice:
“As a centre of excellence for digital dentistry and scanning in particular, Align were keen to continue the strong relationship with the practice that had been fostered by Cadent/ Straumann when the original iTero IOS (Intra Oral Scanner) came to the market in the UK and Europe.
Whist we are mainly using this unit for Invisalign cases at the moment where the smaller scanner head size and faster scanning times are proving a revelation, we are confident that this technology will prove a giant step forward for our patients.
That said I still do like the old scanner as it is a bit of an old friend. We have done a lot of cases and we sort of know each others strengths and weaknesses.”
Our new iTero scanner. What a beauty!
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, dental examination, Dentists using iTero, iTero UK
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Friday, November 11th, 2011
Dr Nick Fahey to present topic at ADI National Members Forum
Dr Nick Fahey is presenting ‘Digital Implant Dentistry – Is it time to move out of the stone age?’ at the ADI National Members Forum this weekend.
The presentation is designed to stimulate debate amongst implant dental professionals and gather discussion about the advantages that digital technology can bring to the arena.
Nick will be showcasing his work to national members of the Association of Dental Implantology and explaining how to convert conventional procedures into digital solutions, including how this can be applied to dental work during the process of planning, impression taking and the design of crowns and bridges.
Nick is to demonstrate some examples of his own work using coDiagnostix planning, iTero digital impression technology and Straumann Guided Surgery software. He will be explaining the benefits that each of these digital devices has brought to the advancement of his own dental work.
The advantages of digital dentistry are clear and Dr Nick will be discussing how these devices can improve patient comfort, efficiency in implant planning, give accurate fabrication and delivery, improve esthetics and reduce the need for more expensive components to correct manual work.
The presentation will also include a Q&A session and is to be held on Saturday 12th November from 11.00- 11.30am at King’s College London.
For more information please visit: http://www.adi.org.uk
Tags: ADI, dental implants, digital dentistry, dr nick fahey, King's College London
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Are you a dental professional wondering what the fuss with the Cadent iTero scanner is all about? Come along to Woodborough House Dental Practice tonight and experience this state of the art impression technology for yourself. Dr Nick Fahey will be presenting the evening which includes a live demonstration and a presentation with Heidi Jeremy, Straumann’s iTero specialist.
Cadent iTero is an intra-oral scanner which allows you to create an accurate 3D impression of a patient’s teeth without the mess involved of traditional dental impressions. It can benefit dental teams because it can produce cost saving, accurate impressions and give final restorations with an exceptional choice of materials.
This free event starts from 6.30pm and will last until 8.30pm. It is being held at Nick’s dental practice, Woodborough House, in Pangbourne, near Reading.
Tags: dr nick fahey, iTero demo, straumann, woodborough house
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Did you know that according to the British Dental Association, 25% of the UK’s population fear visiting the dentist? Some people don’t like to have their mouth touched and when dentists have to make an impression of a patient’s mouth using traditional dental materials it can often bring about anxiety, mess and cause a patient to gag in some cases.
The Cadent iTero Digital Impression System is designed to change all that. Discover how this new, state-of-the-art technology is going to change the dental experience for both private and NHS patients by removing the anxiety factor and increasing accuracy through digital impression taking.
Dr Nick Fahey from Woodborough House Dental Practice is going to demonstrate the iTero technology at a press event in London. This is an excellent opportunity for the press to speak to dentists, patients and the iTero team to discover its many features and benefits. There is also the opportunity to experience the iTero system first-hand.
The iTero event is being held today – September 22nd, between 11-1pm at the Mayfair Hotel, London.
Tags: cadent itero, dr nick fahey, iTero, press event
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