Cerec Dental Crowns

Cerec dental crowns are one of the leading products in dentistry. Not only do they offer the patient a realistic final result, but they stand out above other crowns because they can be done in one appointment. The dentist has complete control of the shape of the crown, the contour and the fit for better look and feel. Cerec crowns are also made of a strong durable metal free solution.

Other types of dental crowns require at least two visits to the dentist. The first visit is spent preparing the tooth and taking impressions. This usually requires an anesthetic and while you wait for the final dental crown to be made, you have to wear a temporary crown. Temporary crowns often to do not fit the tooth as well as you would like and can limit some choices in food until a more permanent crown can be affixed to the tooth. Once your permanent dental crown is ready, you will have to return for a second visit to have the temporary crown removed and the new one attached to your tooth.

A Cerec crown is able to be done in one procedure because of improvements in computer technology. First, the dentist takes a digital picture and impression of your tooth. Then the scan is sent to a machine located in the dentist’s office that is able to carve out a crown out of ceramic, colored matched to your other teeth. Neither you nor the dentist has to leave the office to retrieve the crown and it can then be placed on the tooth the same day as your impressions were taken with minimal waiting time.

In the past, crowns had to be made out of materials like gold, amalgam, or silver. Cerec dental crowns are made out of a strong ceramic that not only color matches your teeth, but also provides a strong structure similar to your natural tooth. This means that you can eat hot and cold food and drinks and the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. Your tooth will not crack and your dentist is able to save as much healthy tissue as possible.

Cerec crowns can be used to restore most teeth and fix chipped or discolored teeth. Dentists have been using it for over 20 years and it is considered one of the most natural looking options. If you need a dental crown, Cerec might be an option. Call the dental crown experts at Tempe Dental Care for an appointment today!