Introducing CEREC Same Day Crowns
The CEREC CAD-CAM is an incredible machine that can mill out a
new crown right in the office during your appointment.
Check out some of the many benefits of this amazing technology!
Using traditional methods, the tooth must be shaved down and fitted with a temporary plastic
tooth while the permanent crown is created in a lab. With the new CAD-CAM, a picture is
taken of the original tooth and a computer mills out the new tooth from ceramic or porcelain
right in the office!
One visit means:
You take less time off work with one visit instead of two.
You only have to get one injection for anesthesia.
You don't have the discomfort of a temporary crown.
You might think with all these benefits you could be sacrificing the quality of the restoration. Just the opposite is true. The computer-designed and manufactured crown is formed as a replica of your original tooth for a perfect fit. New ceramic blocks are now available with shade gradients and the ability to stain and polish to replicate the natural color variations in your teeth. They are also made of a solid block of ceramic or porcelain without any metal for a more aesthetic look.
Cerec is not just for crowns. It also can be used to create an inlay/onlay (a porcelain filling) to replace larger fillings. Using this technology more tooth structure can be saved, and because the filling is milled out of a solid block of porcelain, it is stronger than composite material.
It can also be used to make guides for perfectly placing implants.
Not only is Cerec able to create an exceptional restoration and save you time and money, but it is also fun!
Watch your new tooth rapidly and precisely carved right before your eyes!
