subject: Get A Filling Or Crown In A Single Appointment With Cerec [print this page] In the past, needing a crown or filling put in meant that you had to see your dentist for both an initial appointment to get an impression taken and a follow-up appointment to get the restoration installed. Thanks to CEREC technology, the process of getting a filling or crown installed has been consolidated into a single appointment, saving time for both patients and dentists. With CEREC technology, there is no reason why you should have to make two appointments to get a filling put in ever again.
How Does CEREC Work?
If your dentist sees a problem that he needs to fix with a crown or a filling, he will usually be able to diagnose and fix the issue in a single appointment. If your dentist sees a cavity during a checkup appointment, he or she will remove the decayed material with a drill after using local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, he or she will apply a thin layer of reflective powder onto the area where the filling will go. Using CEREC's 3D camera, your dentist will then take a digital picture of the area. A digital 3D image will then be created from this. Your dentist will be able to see the filling or crown in three dimensions and will be able to manipulate it easily to ensure that it fits in perfectly to your bite. Once he or she has finished manipulating the digital representation of the restoration, your dentist will send it to a milling machine, where the final restoration will be created. Your dentist will then bond the restoration to your tooth to complete the process. Generally, the entire process takes about an hour.
The Benefits Of CEREC
The most obvious benefit of CEREC is the fact that the entire process is completed in a single appointment. In the past, getting a filling or crown put in would require two appointments. You would also have to wait between two and three weeks for your final crown to be created. In between appointments, you would wear a temporary filling or crown, which can fall out and be inconvenient.
Using CEREC also ensures that your tooth restoration looks similar to your normal teeth because of the tooth-colored material that is used during the process. Some other types of fillings are created from silver, which can be unsightly. The material used to make the restoration is also plaque-resistant and anti-abrasive. This helps to prevent any future problems or cavities. In addition, the digital CEREC technology is extremely precise so your dentist will only have to remove the decayed material in order to fit the restoration into place.
To learn more about CEREC tooth restorations or to schedule an appointment, contact your Evansville dentist today.
