You may have heard recently the coverage about lead poisoning from crowns and bridges made overseas. Below is an excerpt from a recent newscast in Florida.
This a great opportunity to brag about the unsung heroes that help to make us look good: Our Laboratory Technicians. All of our restorations are Made In America by Master Technicians and Highly Experienced Ceramic Artists following the strictest protocols.
We strive to use the most bio-compatible materials and our goal is to recreate nature. Together with the artistry of these important partners, we are meeting this goal. Please visit our website to view our smile gallery for examples of their work.
The excerpt:
“There are concerns that the lead found in Chinese toys may also be showing up in implants, crowns and dentures from China and India. The imports aren’t strictly regulated and have made some people sick.
Some implants coming from overseas are also contaminated. Dental Technician Buddy Wester follows strict regulations when building implants or molding partials. He says overseas labs don’t have the same regulations.
“If the restoration comes in from overseas, and it has some type of hazardous material unbeknownst to the dentist and the patient and the patient become ill, then there’s no way to track that restoration.”
The cases stem from lead based dental work. Lead is strictly prohibited in domestic dental labs.”
Friday, March 28, 2008
Lead-Free Domestic Dental labs
You may have heard recently the coverage about lead poisoning from crowns and bridges made overseas. Below is an excerpt from a recent newscast in Florida.
This a great opportunity to brag about the unsung heroes that help to make us look good: Our Laboratory Technicians. All of our restorations are Made In America by Master Technicians and Highly Experienced Ceramic Artists following the strictest protocols.
We strive to use the most bio-compatible materials and our goal is to recreate nature. Together with the artistry of these important partners, we are meeting this goal. Please visit our website to view our smile gallery for examples of their work.
The excerpt:
“There are concerns that the lead found in Chinese toys may also be showing up in implants, crowns and dentures from China and India. The imports aren’t strictly regulated and have made some people sick.
Some implants coming from overseas are also contaminated. Dental Technician Buddy Wester follows strict regulations when building implants or molding partials. He says overseas labs don’t have the same regulations.
“If the restoration comes in from overseas, and it has some type of hazardous material unbeknownst to the dentist and the patient and the patient become ill, then there’s no way to track that restoration.”
The cases stem from lead based dental work. Lead is strictly prohibited in domestic dental labs.”
This a great opportunity to brag about the unsung heroes that help to make us look good: Our Laboratory Technicians. All of our restorations are Made In America by Master Technicians and Highly Experienced Ceramic Artists following the strictest protocols.
We strive to use the most bio-compatible materials and our goal is to recreate nature. Together with the artistry of these important partners, we are meeting this goal. Please visit our website to view our smile gallery for examples of their work.
The excerpt:
“There are concerns that the lead found in Chinese toys may also be showing up in implants, crowns and dentures from China and India. The imports aren’t strictly regulated and have made some people sick.
Some implants coming from overseas are also contaminated. Dental Technician Buddy Wester follows strict regulations when building implants or molding partials. He says overseas labs don’t have the same regulations.
“If the restoration comes in from overseas, and it has some type of hazardous material unbeknownst to the dentist and the patient and the patient become ill, then there’s no way to track that restoration.”
The cases stem from lead based dental work. Lead is strictly prohibited in domestic dental labs.”
Monday, March 3, 2008
Have you thought about Cosmetic Dentistry?
Our patient’s appreciate the value of a clean, healthy and attractive smile. That is why we continue to upgrade our technology and education to offer latest techniques to improve the appearance and health of your teeth. A beautiful smile can dramatically enhance inner confidence, improve social interactions and increase job performance.
The easiest and quickest way to enhance a smile is whitening. If you have never whitened or if it has been awhile, this is a great and quick pick me up for a whiter, brighter and healthier looking smile. We now offer several different professional strength whitening products and services so that we can customize a whitening program for you.
Porcelain veneers are a great option if whitening alone has not given you the smile you want. Besides unlimited color correction options, porcelain can be used to straighten teeth without braces, add length back to worn or chipped teeth and close gaps.
Invisalign Invisible Braces are a wonderful option and are very popular with adults who don’t want the traditional metal braces to correct alignment issues. Besides a more attractive smile, patient’s chose this option to correct crowding which can lead to gum disease.
If you or someone you know is interested in any of these services, please call our office and schedule a complimentary consultation.
The easiest and quickest way to enhance a smile is whitening. If you have never whitened or if it has been awhile, this is a great and quick pick me up for a whiter, brighter and healthier looking smile. We now offer several different professional strength whitening products and services so that we can customize a whitening program for you.
Porcelain veneers are a great option if whitening alone has not given you the smile you want. Besides unlimited color correction options, porcelain can be used to straighten teeth without braces, add length back to worn or chipped teeth and close gaps.
Invisalign Invisible Braces are a wonderful option and are very popular with adults who don’t want the traditional metal braces to correct alignment issues. Besides a more attractive smile, patient’s chose this option to correct crowding which can lead to gum disease.
If you or someone you know is interested in any of these services, please call our office and schedule a complimentary consultation.
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