CEREC
Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC®) has truly revolutionized dental procedures. Multiple dental visits and extensive wait times were the norm even for routine restorations, but thanks to CEREC, ceramic restorations in Palos Heights can now be performed in minutes at the dentist’s office. With this dental technology, we can create same-day crowns—no need for a temporary crown or a second appointment!
CEREC uses a number of CAD (computer-aided design) tools and a milling machine to easily create custom ceramic dental restorations, and it can greatly benefit anyone looking for a ceramic dental restoration.
Is CEREC right for me?
The CEREC system offers several long-term benefits for anyone who needs a ceramic restoration. However, exceptions include patients who have a deep bite and a history of breaking ceramic devices.
CEREC dental restoration devices in Palos Heights can last for over 10 years, and some of the benefits of using them include:
- No temporary restorations
- High-quality ceramic products
- Minimal invasiveness
- Fewer injections and discomfort
- Fewer dental visits
- Cost effectiveness
- More of the natural tooth is saved
- Longer-lasting restorations
- Biocompatible solutions
How does a CEREC dental restoration procedure work?
The first step of this procedure is to prepare the tooth for the dental restoration. Varying from patient to patient, the dentist takes photos of the affected teeth using either one of CEREC’s imaging solutions:
Using the CEREC Omnicam, the dentist takes multiple images of your tooth, sending a colored, 3D model to the CEREC machine.
Using the CEREC Bluecam, the dentist coats the teeth with a contrasting agent before taking images of your teeth.
These highly detailed images are sent to a computer screen where the dentist can view the affected tooth or teeth from every angle in order to design the final restoration. Once the design is complete, it is sent to the milling unit to conclude the restoration process.
