FastMill Treatment Options in Valencia

FastMill has revolutionized dental procedures. Traditionally, if crowns, onlays, inlays or dental veneers were required to restore damaged teeth, multiple procedures and a great deal of waiting time in-between would be inevitable. FastMill creates these zirconia restorations within minutes in the dental office. This means that many treatments can be completed in just a single visit.

FastMill is comprised of several computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and a milling machine that creates custom zirconia restorative devices. FastMill can benefit almost anyone needing a zirconia restoration. This is of great benefit to nervous patients, and it can also reduce the cost of treatment.

How can FastMill benefit me?

FastMill can benefit almost anyone needing a zirconia restoration. FastMill devices are proven to last for over 10 -15 years, but recent research indicates that most FastMill-created restorations last for more than 20 years.

Additional advantages associated with FastMill include:

• No temporary restorations
  
• High-quality zirconia products
  
• Minimal invasiveness
  
• Less injections and discomfort
  
• Fewer dental visits
  
• Cost effectiveness
  
• More natural tooth is saved
  
• Long lasting restorations
  
• Biocompatible solutions
  

What is the FastMill system comprised of?

The FastMill System is sometimes called a CAD-CAM system. CAD-CAM means Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Milling. The FastMill system has three major components:

Acquisition device: This device is home to a high-quality camera and a high powered computer. The function of this unit is to photograph the prepared tooth. Three-dimensional images are created of the tooth on the screen, which the dentist uses to design the perfect zirconia restoration.

Three-dimensional CAD software: This software allows the dentist to examine the tooth from every angle. It is the closest possible thing to holding the tooth in the hands and rotating it.

Milling device: This unit actually manufactures the custom restoration from the specifications entered into the computer. A zirconia block that best resembles the existing tooth color is chosen and placed into the unit.  Within minutes, the milling device produces the restoration the dentist designed.

What does a FastMill restoration procedure involve?

The first step in the procedure is preparing the tooth for the restoration.  Depending on your particular case, the dentist will take photos of your affected teeth using FastMill's imaging solutions.  Using FastMill's handheld scanner, the dentist will take several images of the tooth, sending a three-dimensional, colored model to the onboard computer.  

Here, the dentist will view the tooth from every angle and design the final restoration.  When the design is complete, it will be transmitted to the milling unit. 
The dentist will insert a block of zirconia, matching your tooth color, into the milling machine which will then create the full crown, onlay, inlay, or veneer.  Before affixing the restoration to the tooth, the dentist will perform a dry fit to ensure comfort.  Once a perfect fit is established, the restoration will be polished and affixed to the tooth with dental cement. 

If you have questions about FastMill or would like to obtain more information on this innovative technology, please contact our office.