What is it about CEREC dental crowns that make them different from traditional crowns? With CEREC, you can receive your restoration in less time – the technology makes it possible to have your tooth restored after one visit. Without CEREC, your dentist would have to take measurements and prepare your tooth for the crown, then fit you with a temporary restoration until the permanent crown can be manufactured. Rather than be beholden to this delay, your dentist can actually have your crown designed and produced in the office, in time to be placed on your tooth during your initial visit.
Questions:
True Or False: A CEREC crown will be placed on the second of two visits.
True Or False: A CEREC crown is made from ceramic, which is popular for its ability to look like a real tooth.
True Or False: Every cavity will require you to have a crown placed.
Answers:
False! A CEREC crown can be manufactured and placed on your tooth in just one visit. CAD/CAM technology (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) allows your dentist to upload the specifications for your crown, and have it produced in the office.
True! CEREC technology is used to produce crowns made from ceramic. The ceramic is capable of holding up as your replacement tooth, but it is also prized for having a more realistic appearance.
False! Not every cavity demands a dental crown. A smaller cavity can be fixed with a dental filling. When you move quickly to have a cavity treated, you give it less time to grow, and help ensure that your restorative dental treatment leaves more healthy tooth intact.
