CEREC Same Day Crowns in Prior Lake, MN
What is CEREC?
CEREC
is an acronym for
C hairside
E
conomical
R
estoration of
E
sthetic
C
eramics. 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.
Why CEREC?
- Protects and preserves your own tooth's structural integrity.
- Only one appointment.
- Perfect looks and quality
- Long lasting and durable Ceramic Porcelain
What is the Procedure?
Exam and Preparation
Your dentist examines the tooth and determines the appropriate treatment. It could be a simple filling, or a full crown or onlay depending on how much healthy tooth structure is remaining The tooth is prepared for the restoration. This preparation is just like we would do for many other restorative techniques.
Optical Image
A Digital Optical picture of the prepared tooth is taken. Instead of filling a tray with impression "goop" that hardens, a camera is used to take a digital picture of your tooth. This whole picture process only takes a few minutes.
Next, the CEREC machine helps create the restoration for your tooth. The CEREC 3D software takes the digital picture and converts it into a 3-dimensional virtual model on the computer screen. The design of the restoration is done using the CEREC 3D computer program. Within a few minutes your dentist clicks a button, and the restoration design data is sent to a separate milling machine in the office. A ceramic block that matches your tooth shade is placed in the milling machine. About 10 - 20 minutes later, your all-ceramic, tooth-colored restoration is finished and ready to bond in place. Your tooth is restored with no "temporary" or return trip necessary. All of this is done in a single appointment!
Before After
For more information on
CEREC same day crowns in the Prior Lake, MN, Savage, MN,
Shakopee, MN & New Prague, MN area,
call Morgan Family Dental at (952) 447-4611!