I
read the article “A New Tooth, Made to Order
in Under an Hour”, from the New York Times science section. The article begins
with a guy who broke his tooth and seems happy and surprised to have an artificial
tooth so fast. It is about a new system
that a company called Sirona is creating to sell to dentists. What this system
does is allow crowns which replace teeth to be created much faster and implanted
in just one hour. Usually the implantation of teeth can take up to 2 visits in
order to find the shape needed and get it in to the office and then implant it.
Before dentists would cut the tooth down fill the mouth with paste to find the
paste. Then the paste would be sent to a lab for the artificial part to be
implanted with glue. Now an easier method is offered. The dentists will place a
camera that takes a 3d picture inside a tooth. Then it will send the image to a
machine that will then create the replica out of porcelain. Another new thing
is that artificial roots are created attaching the tooth with a screw to the
roots. This creates a better attachment for the patient. However the CAD/CAM
technology is trying to spread and is told to be better than the old method of
fixing teeth.
I
think that this new CAD/CAM technology will impact all of society especially
for those who do not take good care of their teeth or who are involved in
dangerous physical activity. It will be easier to get the fix on the go. You
will not have to go through 2 weeks waiting for the tooth to be made because it
will be made right there. Also the cost will not be more so it simply makes it
better. Also the artificial roots are said to be stronger by Dr. Campbell. With
a new stronger and faster to be made fix I think that this could go worldwide.
I
actually thought this article was particularly interesting out of the other
ones I read because not only is it an interesting invention but I believe it
has a good chance of becoming very popular. The idea of this becoming a new
part of our world makes it more interesting. The article was very repetitive,
saying the process was very easy and explaining why in various parts in the
article. However the topic was very interesting and the author did a good job
pulling in the reader and explaining this new amazing system!
My classmate, Yianni Louka, made a reflection on the article, “A New Tooth, Made to Order in Under an Hour”. This article talks about the new procedures that the dentists have formed to replace peoples teeth faster. It used to take up to about two visits, which could be as much as two weeks. The reason it would take so long is because they would have to create the mold. These dentists came up with a new technique called Sirona. This new system allowed for teeth to be created faster. One thing that Yianni did very well in his reflection was explain his topic then show his opinion. He said that the new system would benefit all who don’t take care of their teeth. Another thing that Yianni did particularly well was making what he was writing interesting. He made it seem as if it was the most important thing ever and the it’s only a simple new procedure. People figure out new ways to go about doing things every day. One more thing that he did well was explain the importance of this discovery. Yianni talked about how people will no longer have to wait two weeks to get a replacement tooth, they can pretty much get it on the same day.
ReplyDeleteEven though there were many things that Yianni did correctly, there were still some things that he could have presented better. One of those things was to not over express his opinion. He talked a little too much on how he thinks that it will be revolutionary discovery. Another that Yianni could have done better was talk more about the success that the new method had. He could have used exact instances where it had been used, this would have made the reflection much better.
Overall, Yianni did an excellent job on his reflection. He explained a topic that may have not been that important, and made it seem like the world depended upon it. This made his reflection enjoyable, and easier to read. While reading his article I found out that a person can get their tooth replaced in just one day. Ultimately Yianni did a fantastic job on his reflection of the article, “A New Tooth, Made to Order in Under an Hour”.
The article reviewed by Yianni entitled “A New Tooth, Made in Under an Hour” told the reader about new ways in which artificial teeth can be produced faster and more efficiently. The details of the article were well presented by the explanation of the artificial making of the teeth following each step taken. His opinion on this new technology was made very clear by listing the benefits behind it. A few examples were that those who are involved in physical activities that break or lose a tooth now do not have to wait 2 weeks for a new one. Instead, the tooth can be replaced in under an hour and the athlete can continue playing as soon as possible. The article chosen was a interesting article because this new technology is beneficial and can become very popular amongst the athletic teen population. A few things that could have been improved were the words used to describe the new technology and stating other reasons, other than in athletics, where this new technology can be applied. Certain words can be used to make a more powerful point and can persuade the reader in going in agreeing with your statements. Also, listing other points about how the new tooth process can apply to other groups would help other who aren’t interested in physical activities become more open to the topic. Overall, I found this article very interesting to read because in such dangerous physical contact sports, players who become injured can be taken out of the game for weeks. Now, with this new quick and more efficient way of handling the replacement of teeth, more patients will be under good care and will have stronger teeth rather than waiting a while for one that is not as good.
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