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CEREC® A Crown in One Day
Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC ®) has revolutionized dental procedures. Traditionally, if crowns, onlays, inlays or dental veneers were required to restore damaged teeth, multiple procedures and a great deal of waiting time in-between would be inevitable. CEREC ® creates these ceramic restorations within minutes in the dental office. This means that many treatments can be completed in just a single visit.
How does a CEREC crown benefit you?
CEREC ® can benefit almost anyone needing a ceramic restoration. Exceptions include patients who have a prior history of breaking ceramic devices and those with a deep bite. CEREC ® devices are proven to last for over 5 years, but recent research indicates that most CEREC ®-created restorations last for more than 10 years.
Additional advantages associated with CEREC ® include:
- No temporary restorations.
- No impressions necessary.
- High-quality ceramic products/ metal free.
- Minimal invasiveness.
- Less injections and discomfort.
- Fewer dental visits.
- Cost effectiveness.
- More natural tooth is saved.
- Long lasting restorations.
- Biocompatible solutions.
What does a CEREC ® restoration procedure involve?
The first step in the procedure is preparing the tooth for the restoration. Depending on your particular case, the dentist will take photos of your affected teeth using the CEREC ® Omnicam. With the Omnicam, the dentist will take several images of the tooth, sending a three-dimensional, colored model to the CEREC ® milling machine.
These images are transposed onto the computer screen, where the dentist will view the tooth from every angle and design the final restoration. When the design is complete, it will be transmitted to the milling unit.
The dentist will insert a block of ceramic, matching your tooth color, into the milling machine which will then create the full crown, onlay, inlay, or veneer. Before affixing the restoration to the tooth, the dentist will perform a dry fit to ensure comfort. Once a perfect fit is established, the restoration will be polished and affixed to the tooth with dental cement.
If you have questions about CEREC ® or would like to obtain more information on this innovative technology, please contact our office.