Dental crowns are a proven, effective way to help restore your smile, preserve the integrity of your mouth’s structure, and maintain great oral health. CEREC dentists now have the ability to offer a dental crown procedure that is far more comfortable and less time consuming.

Understanding CEREC Dental Restorations

What Are CEREC Dental Crowns? 

Sometimes, dental crowns are used to protect teeth that are weak, cracked, or otherwise in danger of breaking, by forming a protective layer around the tooth. If a tooth has a large filling, or is already broken, or is naturally misshapen or discolored, a dental crown can also be used. Even a few years ago, most dentists relied on off-site dental labs to manufacture dental crowns. Your dentist would take impressions of your teeth and send them to the lab, where a technician would fabricate the replacement. The process could take up to 2 weeks or possibly longer if additional impressions are needed, while you wore a temporary crown.

CEREC’s high-tech computer-aided technology eliminates the need for an off-site lab. First, it takes quick and highly accurate images of the patient’s smile. Then the system mills the custom crown in your dentist’s office, making it possible for patients to receive their crown the same day. No annoying impression trays, no waiting on a lab, and no temporary crown.

What Are the Benefits of CEREC Crowns?  

When restorations are made on-site, dentists are able to better match tooth shapes, textures, and colors. As a result, the crowns look more natural. A one appointment CEREC crown means no messy impressions, no temporary crown, no second injections, AND less time in the dental chair. 

If you want to restore your smile but have been worried about the time it would take, speak with Eastgate Smiles Dental Care in Cincinnati, OH, and ask if CEREC same day crowns are right for you. In addition to this high-tech restorative technique, they perform cosmetic dentistry procedures like whitening, Invisalign® aligners, and dental bonding. To learn more about their approach to better dental care, visit them online or call (513) 528-1150.