FOUNDER & LEAD CERAMIST
The person behind
the porcelain.
A considered craft. An individual approach. Meet Natalie Cartwright, dental ceramist at NJ Dental Ceramics in Saint Helens.
NATALIE CARTWRIGHT
Natalie Cartwright,
dental ceramist.
Natalie is a dental technician who graduated from the City of Liverpool College with a foundation degree in dental technology. Her experience spans model making, CAD/CAM and porcelain — where she found her passion for the beauty of teeth and the challenge of recreating nature.
With over ten years of experience in technical dentistry, she founded NJ Dental Ceramics to bring individual craftsmanship and close clinician communication together.
Each ceramic build is considered in relation to facial features, skin tone and adjacent anatomy. The aim is not simply a shade number, but a restoration that feels part of the individual.
Natalie continues to develop her skills through courses, new techniques and collaboration with colleagues in the industry. Away from the laboratory, she spends time with her daughter Lily and Labrador Jax.
PHILOSOPHY & MATERIALS
Material choice.
Made personal.
We select porcelain and framework combinations according to the case, rather than forcing every restoration into a single system.
Our ceramic materials include lithium disilicate, layered zirconia and feldspathic ceramics. Systems described in our portfolio include IPS e.max Press, Creation by Willi Geller and Amber Press by HASS.
Individual porcelain layering
Dentines, effect powders and enamels are layered to develop aesthetic integration and vitality across different lighting conditions. Restorations are hand polished and finished with reference to natural morphology and the clinician’s prescription.
DIGITAL & ANALOGUE
Modern methods.
A human eye.
We accept digital scans from 3Shape, iTero, Medit, Primescan and other systems, including STL, PLY and DCM files. Analogue and combined digital–analogue workflows are also welcomed.
For cosmetic cases, pre-operative photographs and a diagnostic wax-up provide a shared design platform. Patient-approved temporaries can inform the definitive ceramics through photographs, scans and design references.
Contact Natalie before sending clinical records so we can agree the appropriate secure sharing method.
IMPLANT RESTORATIONS
Complex work.
Clear communication.
We provide single, multi-unit and full-arch implant prosthetics. Custom abutments and screw retention are considered according to the case and prescription. Implant collars in contact with gingivae are hand polished and left monolithic, as described in our portfolio.
Our portfolio includes a wide range of implant systems, including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Astra TX/EV, BioHorizons, MegaGen, Neodent, Osstem, Neoss, Anthogyr and others. Original manufacturer parts and approved distributors such as Medentika and DESS are considered.
Please confirm your specific implant system, components and restorative plan with Natalie. Full-arch work is quoted individually.
