A new and exclusive high-tech dental treatment has arrived in York, which speeds up the process of having a crown replaced or fitted.

The innovative procedure which will eliminate several visits to the dentist is available at the Thorpe Dental Group, which has practices in Bishopthorpe, Copmanthorpe and Woodthorpe.

Dr Kris Leeson, winner of the Best Young Dentist North East 2012, and his team will be able to offer new and existing patients the new treatment which utilises modern CAD/CAM technology through their new ceramic reconstruction technology CEREC.

CEREC, which stands for ceramic reconstruction, is a sophisticated system for on-site production of ceramic inlays, onlays, veneers and crowns for front and rear teeth.

The treatment means patients can have the fitting done in one visit, eliminating silicone impressions and wearing temporary crowns until the new one is made.

Practice manager at the Bishopthorpe surgery, Michelle Derbyshire, said: “People have been happy that they don’t have to come back, especially if they are working.

“It is particularly good for people who are going on holiday or for emergencies. Previously, people had to have an hour’s appointment and then come back in two weeks for the crown to be fitted.

“Now it is probably about an hour for the preliminary appointment and then another half an hour for the fitting.”

Using special 3D imaging technology, CEREC scans the tooth. Dr Leeson and his team are then able to design a ceramic restoration which will fit perfectly with the patient’s tooth.

The on-site milling machine, installed in the surgery last week, creates a ceramic restoration in just a few minutes and is metal free and long lasting.

As well as providing high-quality general dental care and various treatments such as cosmetic dentistry, sedation for nervous patients and dental implants to replace missing teeth, the Thorpe Dental Group also offers facial aesthetic treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers as well as dealing with emergency dental problems.

For more information, phone 01904 7069795 or visit thorpedentalgroup.co.uk