Dental Crowns in Leesburg VA
Crowns are one of the most common procedures dentists perform second only to fillings. But not all crowns are the same. A skilled dentist will create the perfect foundation and take accurate molds to ensure your crown fits perfectly and lasts. Traditional crowns have a metal base with a ceramic coating. New advances in in equipment have allowed CAD/CAM devices to enter the office and allow dentists to make ceramic only crowns in their offices. While these are not appropriate for all situations, when it is an option it allows patient to get a crown in a single visit.
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Dental CAD/CAM Ceramic Technology Expected to Skyrocket
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, all-ceramic crown and bridge restorations fabricated with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology will grow from 40% of overall ceramic unit share to almost 70% in 2015, experiencing robust growth of approximately 18%. Of the materials used to fabricate CAD/CAM restorations, high [...]
CAD/CAM Dentistry Continues To Change the Face of Dentistry
If you are an engineer you are probably familiar with the term CAD/CAM. But most of us are not only unfamiliar with the term, but unaware of how CAD/CAM technology is changing the face of dentistry and helping us all smile a little sooner. CAD/CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing and has been used extensively [...]
Griptab Veneer and Crown Delivery System by Triodent
Handling multiple veneers and crowns is tricky and the patient has high expectations. But with the Griptab Veneer and Crown Delivery System you are always in control, always organized. This system uses the Griptab – a secure handle attached to the restoration with a moisture-resistant adhesive – plus pin-tweezers and a tidy numbered tray that [...]
Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement for FirstFit, a Revolutionary Solution for Dental Bridges & Crowns
Two leaders in cosmetic dentistry, Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB: REMI) and Den-Mat Holdings, LLC, have signed an exclusive North American distribution agreement for Remedent’s new FirstFit(TM) technology. FirstFit is a revolutionary patent-pending system for the creation and placement of dental bridges and crowns, which was announced by Remedent earlier today. California-based Den-Mat is the world’s largest [...]
Dental process makes a great impression
You’re out of excuses if you’ve been putting off that trip to the dentist for a new crown because you don’t want to gag on the goop they put in your mouth for the impression. Six dentists in the area are embracing new technology — namely 3-D digital scanners — that eliminate the need to [...]
Bite this: American teeth, made in India
Mumbai: Chew on this: a patient in the US goes for a root canal treatment. His dentist orders a crown for him from a dental lab in the US. The lab then takes the patient’s tooth impression and ships to a dental lab thousands of miles away in Mumbai. Based on the impression, the Indian [...]
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Leesburg Water Treatment Plant Recognized for Operational Excellence
The Town of Leesburg Utilities Department has earned the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Excellence in Waterworks Performance Award for the eighth consecutive year at the Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant. The VDH Office of Drinking Water Recognition Program rewards water systems that have demonstrated excellence in performance and operations and for the treatment [...]
Leesburg Police Annual Report Shows Increases in Crashes and Larceny
The Leesburg Police Department has released its 2011 Annual Report. The report highlights department operations and key law enforcement events in 2011 as well crime, traffic and workload statistics such as; Calls for service and officer generated proactive actions increased by 12% Reportable crashes increased in 2011. There were 450 in 2011 compared to 352 [...]
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to be Held in Leesburg
On Thursday, June 14, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). The A.V. Symington Aquatic Center in Leesburg’s Ida Lee Park will be an official host location for the event, taking place at 11:00 a.m. [...]
Police Challenge High School Students to Buckle Up
The Leesburg Police Department and Virginia State Police are challenging the town’s 2,932 high school students to “put it together” in order to save lives and reduce traffic deaths and injuries resulting from a lack of seat belt usage. Heritage, Loudoun County and Tuscarora high schools will be competing with one another the week of [...]
Leesburg Parks and Recreation Named a Gold Medal Finalist by the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration
Leesburg, VA (May 9, 2012) – The American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association, has named the Town of Leesburg’s Parks & Recreation Department as one of four finalists for its prestigious National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in the 25,001 [...]
Town Submits Charter Amendment Moving Town Elections from May to November to Department of Justice
In November 2011, a referendum to move Town of Leesburg elections from even-numbered years in May to even-numbers years in November was passed by Leesburg voters. In March 2012, the Virginia General Assembly approved an amendment to the Leesburg Town Charter, changing the date of town elections from May to November and providing that the town [...]
Town of Leesburg to Begin East End Triangle Improvements
Leesburg, VA (May 8, 2012) – On Monday, May 14, 2012, the Town of Leesburg will begin the first phase of the Downtown Improvements Project with the relocation of power lines at the East End Triangle, near Mom’s Apple Pie. Dominion Power will complete all power line relocation work, which will include: Power going to [...]
Streets in Leesburg will be Resurfaced During Week of May 21
Several streets in Leesburg will be resurfaced during the week of May 21, 2012. Part of the Town’s regular streets maintenance program, milling and paving is a surface replacement process that eliminates existing pot holes and creates a smooth new road surface. Milling and paving extends the life of the Town’s streets and is done [...]
Leesburg Police Make Arrest in Child Abuse Case
On May 4th, 2012, Ronald “Scooter” Hutton, age 20, of Leesburg, was arrested and charged with one count of Malicious Wounding and one count of Cruelty to Children. The incident occurred in May of 2011 and the victim was a sixteen month old family member. The charges stemmed from an investigation of another allegation of [...]
VDOT to Hold Public Hearing on the Sycolin Overpass Design
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., officials from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing on the design of the Sycolin Road Overpass. The public hearing will be held in the lower level of the Leesburg Town Hall (25 West Market Street). This project will build an [...]