A dental bridge is a custom made way of replacing missing teeth. It joins an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants. The bridge restores your bite and helps keep the natural shape of your face. As the name implies, implant-supported bridges use dental implants to make a dental bridge when no natural teeth
read moreSt. Lawrence Dentistry has integrated next-generation digital dental technology. Our office has partnered with 3Shape to focus on solutions that make a real difference. Digital dentistry refers to using dental technologies that use computers to accomplish dental planning and diagnostics rather than using mechanical means. Digital dentistry means more options and better care for our
read moreA successful dental outcome begins with Dr. Hawryluk Jr preparing, treatment planning, and making a sound diagnosis. Critical steps include designing your dental work and proper use of dental cement. The materials we use most at St. Lawrence dentistry are zirconia, glass ceramics, and hybrid ceramics. Metals are also used, however, their role is as
read moreSt Lawrence Dentistry uses materials that offer outstanding aesthetics and high strength. Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic represents a unique material choice we provide to the Mississauga community. IPS Emax (made by Ivoclar Vivadent) is the brand used at St Lawrence Dentistry. It is composed primarily of quartz, lithium dioxide, phosphor oxide, alumina, and potassium oxide. Overall,
read moreSt. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer the Mississauga community a new groundbreaking dental material. It’s called GC fuji auto mix LC, and its classification is a Resin reinforced glass ionomer. Made by the renowned dental material developer, GC America, Its indicated for children’s dental care (pediatric dentistry) and has many uses in adults. This
read moreDr. Hawryluk Jr. has partnered with Mississauga Orthodontics to offer new technology, which reduces orthodontic treatment time. Many of St. Lawrence Dentistry’s valued patients want straighter teeth, but dread the thought of wearing braces for years. Accelerated orthodontic devices, using high-frequency vibration to accelerate the rate of orthodontic tooth movement, are the answer. Dr. Monica
read moreCalcium is an element (a substance made from entirely one atom) and is considered an alkaline earth metal – one of 6 elements whose “oxides” produce “basic” solutions when dissolved in water. Calcium is necessary for hard tissue formation, which includes enamel, dentin, bone, or cartilage. People with systemic illnesses involving incomplete calcification processes or
read moreSt Lawrence Dentistry can now stop small cavities without the use of the dental drill. This exciting process is called Resin Infiltration and Dr. Hawryluk Jr. uses this method for little cavities in between teeth. The product used to accomplish this process is called ICON which stands for infiltration concept. Resin infiltration is where the
read moreThe type of dental filling material and placement technique affects the quality of your dental work. For our patient’s wellbeing and outstanding cosmetic results, Dr. Hawryluk Jr. uses the latest generation of dental filling products available. Dr. Hawryluk Jr. has partnered with the dental material company GC for over a decade and has placed thousands
read moreSt. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to announce that the latest generation of Piezo technology, the ‘Surgic Touch,’ has arrived at our office. Dr. Hawryluk uses this exciting update to perform dental procedures with even more accuracy, gentleness, and predictability. The Surgic Touch’ is the third generation of ultrasonic bone surgery devices offered by Guilin Woodpecker
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