How CEREC Crowns are changing Crown Restorations

With modern innovation in dentistry, patients have a number of options when it comes to restoring their smile. Once of the most comprehensive treatments, crowns, offer patients a way to improve their smile while protecting existing teeth. Of the current available crown procedures, CEREC crowns offer patients a fast, effective method of transforming their smile in just one appointment.

By using advanced technology, CEREC crowns can drastically change your restoration treatment.  

Here are five advantages to consider when thinking about CEREC

1.       CEREC incorporates advanced technology for the best results.

CEREC uses computer-aided design and manufacturing, better known as CAD/CAM technology to design and create your crown. In the event you require additional dental work, these images can be used to plan dental treatment or sent to a specialist to use as reference for upcoming procedures.

2.    Getting a CEREC crown is a comfortable process

Unlike traditional impressions, CEREC doesn’t require messy dental goop to take accurate impressions. Using a handheld scanner, CEREC takes highly-detailed images that include all surfaces of each tooth that are instantly uploaded to the software. These images are then converted into impressions that are subsequently used to design a crown that fits perfectly within the dentition, creating a seamless and fully functional smile.

3.      Crowns in one day

Unlike other crown procedures, CEREC crowns are fit and placed in just one appointment. Patients can come in for tooth preparation and CEREC scanning then wait in the operatory while their unique crown is created using the CEREC milling machine. Because the crowns are made in-office, the process eliminates the need for temporary crowns, allowing patients to come in with a damaged tooth and leave with a complete smile.

4.       CEREC crowns look and feel natural

Unlike traditional crowns, CEREC crowns are all-porcelain. This not only improves the durability of the crown, but also eliminates the metal line and darker tooth tint associated with traditional crowns. They are metal-free, so patients are spared the uncomfortable side effects of porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, such as temperature sensitivity, allergic reaction, or damage to healthy surrounding tissue.

5.      Longevity of  CEREC 

As mentioned, all-porcelain crowns are extremely resilient to normal wear and tear. With routine checkups and the continuation of daily brushing and flossing, CEREC crowns can last for many years without needing replacement.

For more information about the benefits of CEREC crowns, contact the Airdrie dentists at Nose Creek Dental Centre and take the first step toward improving your smile.  

CEREC Crown Restorations

Gone are the days of waiting weeks for your permanent crown to arrive from the lab, only to find out that it is the wrong color or it does not fit properly. With CEREC, you will not have any more ill fitting crowns that cannot be conveniently created or altered in the dental office.

A CEREC crown is an aesthetic restoration that requires less time to design, produce, and insert than traditional crowns created by an outside lab. The best part is that you won’t have to compromise on strength, durability or beauty. CEREC crowns are strong restorations that will mimic a natural tooth in both looks and function.

What is CEREC?

CEREC, an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is a dental restoration tool that contours ceramic or resin material to look like a natural tooth via computer-aided design software connected to a milling machine within the dental office.

CEREC is used to restore oral health in situations such as:

 - A cracked or broken tooth
- A root canal
- A severely decayed tooth
- Atop a dental implant
- To anchor teeth that support a bridge

This metal-free restoration is a wonderful solution because it looks and acts like natural tooth enamel with no discoloration at the base of the tooth like some traditional crowns have.

Candidates for CEREC 

Our dental professional will do a thorough examination and look over each patient’s dental questionnaire before determining who would be a good candidate for a CEREC crown. Most patients are indeed great candidates for CEREC.

Advantages to Using CEREC

Convenience – The crown is made during the same office visit, which makes multiple dental visits and temporary crowns unnecessary.

 Shape and Contour Control – No messy impressions. The computer-guided imagery system takes 3D images of the mouth to ensure an accurate and perfect fit that only digital precision can effectuate.

 Strength – The crown is metal-free and made from a solid block of ceramic so the crown is very strong and durable.

Appearance – The crown produced is tooth-colored and can be matched to the color of the existing teeth for a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing smile.

Call our Airdrie dental office today to schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Monty Gaur, and we will be happy to outline your dental needs and goals, and answer any questions you may have.