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Imagine one visit for ceramic crowns, partial crowns
veneers, and fillings. It's now a reality.
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Testimonials
 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.
What is CEREC®?
CEREC® is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of
Esthetic Ceramics. Translated, it means that a dentist can
economically restore damaged teeth in a single appointment
using a high-quality ceramic material that matches the
natural color of other teeth.
How does the instrument 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 while the patient
waits. Finally, the dentist bonds the new restoration to the
surface of the old tooth. The whole process takes about one
hour.
What does this innovation mean for a patient?
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. Dentists 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 is an option for me?
Call our office at (630) 832-1212. We will be happy to
answer your questions about this new technology.
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