CEREC: One-Hour Dental Crowns

A revolutionary system called CEREC has made it possible for dentists to create strong porcelain restorations in one office visit. With traditional repairs, patients had to attend one visit for tooth preparation, an impression for the lab, and a temporary crown. Several weeks later, the permanent crown would be placed in a second office visit. Besides the inconvenience of two office visits, patients may have problems with the temporary crown falling off or breaking. With CEREC, the dentist can design and mill an aesthetic, custom, and permanent crown, and place it, in just one visit.

These renovations don't just offer patients a convenient repair; they represent healthy, durable alternatives to old-fashion materials. In the past, dentists had to use metal for strong, reliable crowns. CEREC allows your dentist to use sturdy, tooth-colored ceramic materials, which return your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function. Because the restorations closely match the composition of the natural tooth structure, they expand and contract as natural teeth do under temperature variations, making them less likely to crack or break.

Not only does CEREC provide sturdy repairs designed to last a lifetime, but the system also allows dentists to produce onlays and inlays in one visit. Thanks to CEREC, getting a dental crown is easier than ever before. Ask your dentist about CEREC today!