CEREC CAD/CAM Technology
One - Visit Crowns
Technology today is changing our everyday lives. Many people, however, aren't aware that technology also is impacting dentistry in new and exciting ways. Cutting-edge innovations in dental instruments are requiring less time in the dental chair, causing less discomfort and creating satisfying results. One breakthrough instrument, called CEREC, allows dentists to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience.
Why CEREC?
CEREC delivers top quality restorations in one visit, so you can get back to your busy life. Here's what makes CEREC so special:
Single visit convenience – no temporaries- No uncomfortable impression trays
- Beautiful esthetics – color-matched ceramic
- Enamel-like materials – natural look and feel
- Clinically proven – millions of successful restorations worldwide
How does the technology work?
CEREC uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. The dentist uses a special camera to take an accurate picture of the damaged tooth. This optical impression is transferred and displayed on a color computer screen, where the dentist uses CAD technology to design the restoration. Then CAM takes over and automatically creates the restoration. After the restoration has been made, the dentist will stain/glaze and bake the tooth to match the patient's existing dental work. Finally, the new restoration is chemically bonded to the surface of the old tooth, so your dentist can save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible, while providing you with a restoration that strengthens your tooth.
What does this innovation mean for our patients?
A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. Dentist no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated. The CEREC has over a decade of clinical research and documentation to support the technology. The restorations have been proven precise, safe and effective.
How can I find out if this option is for me?
Call the office of George Chen, D.D.S., Esthetic Reflections in Dentistry at 916-983-6051. We will be happy to answer any of your questions about this fascinating technology.
