Natural-Looking Restorations, Carefully Matched to Your Smile
When a tooth is chipped, damaged, or broken, restoring it is about more than repairing the affected area. The restoration should also look at home with the rest of your smile.
IPS Empress is a restorative material designed to create highly aesthetic dental restorations with natural-looking color, translucency, and light reflection. With a range of shades and layered materials, your restoration can be carefully matched to your existing teeth.
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What Is IPS Empress?
IPS Empress is a dental restorative material that can be used to rebuild and restore damaged teeth. Its optical properties allow your dentist to create restorations that closely replicate the appearance of natural enamel and dentin.
The beneficial features of the IPS Empress include:
- 32 shades for accurate shade matching
- Translucency and opacity that is true-to-nature
- High lustre polish for a lasting shine
- A natural fluorescence effect
How IPS Empress Restorations Are Created
In 5 simple steps, we can restore your teeth using the IPS Empress. This device can layer enamel and dentin material of different translucencies for seamless, natural-looking results. We’ll determine the right shade for your teeth, bond, fill, and cure the restoration before finishing and polishing up our work.
Step 1: Preparing Your Teeth
We’ll begin by determining what shades will best match the rest of your teeth. Once the correct shades are chosen, we’ll prepare your teeth by etching them, which allows your teeth to better absorb the bonding materials.
Step 2: Bonding
Now that your teeth have been etched, the bonding material can be applied to the treatment area. The bonding is then cured for 10 seconds using a specialty LED light.
Step 3: Enamel & Dentin Fillings
Next, we’ll apply layers of enamel and dentin. This step is how we build up the newly restored tooth. Layering the different shades of enamel and dentin provides a natural-looking appearance.
Step 4: Curing
After each layer of enamel and dentin material is applied, it needs to be cured for 10 seconds using a specialty LED light. Curing creates a strong, long-lasting bond.
Step 5: Finishing & Polishing
Once your tooth is restored, your dentist can shape it to create a natural appearance. The restored tooth can then be polished for a stunning finished product.d to clear aligners. During your consultation, we’ll assess your teeth and bite and explain whether Invisalign is an appropriate option for you.
Restorative Care with an Eye for Detail
A successful dental restoration should address the health and function of the tooth while also fitting naturally into your smile. At Dr. Joe Dental Group, we combine restorative treatment with digital technology, carefully selected materials, and attention to the details that make each restoration feel like part of your natural smile.
If you have a chipped, damaged, or broken tooth, we can assess the tooth and discuss whether IPS Empress or another restorative option is appropriate for your needs.
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Why Choose Dr. Joe Dental Group?
Care That Starts with Listening
Every patient comes to us with different priorities, circumstances, and concerns. We take the time to understand yours before recommending treatment, so you can make informed decisions about your dental care.
More Care Under One Roof
From preventive visits to complex restorative treatment, we can address many of your dental needs in the same practice. Our range of services, on-site dental lab, and technology help our team coordinate treatment while keeping your care connected.
Built for the Long Term
Dental care is not a one-time event. It is an ongoing relationship. With more than 15 years in private practice, Dr. Joe has cared for generations of patients, including many who have stayed with him since his days at NYU. We look forward to building that same kind of lasting relationship with patients and families in Levittown.
