CEREC

CAD – CAM comes to dentistry ! CEREC is an amazing computer tool used to create long lasting, strong ceramic inlays, crowns and onlays.

A word of warning. Please note our use of the crude word “tool”. Like any tool, the outcome is dependent on the person operating it, and of course the preparation that has been made. So not every CEREC is the same,  and the outcome totally depends on the skill of the clinician.

Research has proven excellent clinical longevity. CEREC restorations have one of the highest long term success rates of all dental restorations.

And of course, because its ceramic, its friendly to surrounding tooth structure, its cosmetic and biologically acceptable.

How does it all happen ?

Once the tooth has been prepared, instead of an impression being taken, we use CEREC to take several three dimensional picture of the tooth once prepared. This is like having camera pictures taken of your teeth. These images are used to create a three dimensional computer image, and the dentist can often plan the new restoration on screen right in front of you.

Once the planning is complete, it can be  sent to an on site milling machine to be fabricated.

Once fabricated, the piece of milled ceramic is detailed, fitted and bonded into the tooth, all within a few hours!