CEREC® simplifies the process of getting dental cosmetics, like crowns. Crowns are one of the most popular oral restorations used in dentistry and provide cosmetic and restorative benefits.
Crowns are used to address oral issues like broken, chipped, fractured, discolored, decayed, and deformed teeth. These restorations can also be used to close spaces between teeth and can be combined with other dental restorations, like bridges or implants.
Thanks to CEREC, it is now possible to complete the process of getting a crown during a single visit to a dentist. Getting a traditional crown requires at least two visits because the patient’s customized restoration is made offsite, and the process can take up to two weeks. The first visit is used to prepare the patient’s tooth and take an impression, and the patient gets their customized crown during their second visit.
With CEREC, the entire process is completed in a single appointment, and it can take as little as 90 minutes. The process uses Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to design and manufacture the patient’s restoration on-site.
This allows for detailed restorations that can provide improved aesthetics. CEREC restorations are made from ceramic, so they are resistant to stains. It takes the equipment about 30 minutes to make the patient’s restoration, and it is then bonded to the patient’s tooth using dental cement to complete the treatment.
Here are the various steps that patients should expect when getting a CEREC crown:
CEREC crowns are quite durable, and patients can expect them to last up to 15 years. These restorations are resistant to stains, making it easy to keep them looking white. The biggest benefit of getting a CEREC crown is the convenience that it offers. Patients no longer have to take multiple days off work or school to get the dental treatment that they need.
Do you like the idea of not having to make two trips to the dentist to get a crown? Give us a call or drop by our Brevard clinic to schedule a consultation with our dentist.
Request an appointment here: https://www.carolinasmilesdentist.com or call Carolina Smiles Family Dental at (828) 974-3326 for an appointment in our Brevard office.
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