Crowns and Fillings in a Single Visit
Do you press your lips together when you smile? People who have discolored and decayed teeth tend to shy away from the camera because they don’t want to expose their badly shaped teeth. If this is you, you may want to consider Cerec® same day crowns & porcelain fillings to conceal your dental imperfections. Dental crowns not only enhance your smile but also improve the strength and integrity of weak teeth.
What Is It?
CEREC ® stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic. It’s an ultramodern system that utilizes CAD/CAM technology or computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing to make dental crowns. Besides dental crowns, the system is also capable of producing fixed bridges, dental implants, inlays and onlays, and veneers.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Unlike traditional dental crowns that normally take several visits to complete, these can be done in a single visit. Here are the steps involved:
Preparation
Before the attachment of the crown, your dentist will first prepare your tooth by removing the decayed and damaged parts.
3D-Images
Once your tooth is ready, they will use a scanner to take 3D-images of your teeth. Traditional dental crowns require messy molding pastes that make patients feel uncomfortable.
Design
The scanner used is connected to computer software that allows your dentist to customize dental crowns to fit your teeth perfectly.
Production
An on-site milling machine is used to produce a ceramic prosthesis based on the derived design. The color and the shape are guaranteed to blend with the features of your natural teeth.
Application
When the crowns are ready, they will be bonded to your teeth. Finally, removing extra cement and polishing the crowns will complete your look.
What Are the Benefits?
Before Cerec ®, patients had to book multiple appointments to have their smile restored. The first visit was for taking an impression of the teeth and the second was the placement of the crown. Through CAD/CAM technology, patients only need to book a single appointment, which means they can have their smile restored in just a couple of hours.
Do You Need Same Day Crowns & Porcelain Filling?
Whether you have badly stained or chipped teeth, CEREC ® same day dental crowns can fix the issue. At Lifeway Dental of Boca, we are devoted to providing you with comprehensive and superior quality dental care. Our years of experience in the industry have given us the confidence and expertise to handle any dental case. If you have questions about our services. Contact us today to learn more!