Why Should I Choose CEREC Over Traditional?

CEREC is a high-tech procedure for creating a crown in one visit․ If you’re trying to determine whether to have a CEREC crown or a traditional one‚ it’s important to know how and when CEREC technology might be used in your case‚ how comfortable you will be with the process‚ and how it can affect your oral health in the long run․

The main reason for choosing to use CEREC is that a crown can be completed in a single visit‚ whereas with conventional techniques‚ at least two patient visits and a waiting period for the crown to be made in an outside dental laboratory are required․ Typically‚ while you wait for your custom crown to be made‚ you will wear a temporary crown that can feel unstable and be uncomfortable․ With CEREC technology‚ your dentist can design‚ create and place your new crown in one visit‚ leading to a permanent restoration on the same day․

In some people‚ time and travel are also considerations․ If you want to minimize time away from work‚ you may wish to consider one-visit restoration as an option․ Less need to schedule multiple appointments and follow-ups can help simplify your treatment․

Another factor is the precision of the system․ CEREC systems are computer-helped systems‚ using digital scanning technology to take a highly detailed three-dimensional picture of your tooth․ This is preferable to having impressions taken of your teeth which can be uncomfortable and messy‚ and enables your dentist to design a crown that is the exact shape and angle needed to fit over your tooth perfectly․ The crown should fit comfortably and work properly‚ whilst protecting the tooth underneath․

CEREC may be considered more comfortable‚ as it does not require temporaries or impression materials․ Sometimes, placed temporaries that may be used while the final restoration is being made may be awkward when chewing or may cause sensitivity to surrounding tissue from brushing or eating․ Because CEREC does not need a temporary‚ these problems are minimized․

Aesthetics are another advantage of CEREC crowns․ The ceramic used to fabricate the crowns closely resembles the color‚ translucence‚ and appearance of your teeth․ They can also be developed and stained to closely resemble natural teeth․ This feature makes those same CEREC crowns highly desirable for restorations of the visible teeth when aesthetics are a priority․

Some situations may favor traditional crowns‚ but CEREC produces a useful and convenient alternative for most patients․ CEREC offers many advantages, making it appealing if there is less time needed to restore the tooth with less compromise in quality․

And since the CEREC process allows your new crown to be created right in the dentist’s office‚ your dentist can check the fit of the new tooth and make adjustments if necessary before you leave their office․ This may result in a more precise and individualized fit․

If you have more questions about CEREC or how it could help you achieve better dental health, make an appointment with the dentist to see if CEREC is the best treatment plan for you.

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