This restoration is a complete covering of a tooth. Unlike a filling that restores only part of a tooth, a crown can be used to restore a much larger portion of the tooth. It can also be used to repair a broken or discolored tooth, and can be used to cover an implant. The most popular type of crown is made with porcelain fused to metal(usually gold). Crowns will last for many years, but as with most dental restorations, they may eventually require repair or replacement.
CEREC Same Day Crowns
What is CEREC 3D?
CEREC 3D is a high-tech instrument that helps the doctors at Bankhead & Groipen restore damaged teeth. The new "what you see is what you get" software makes designing the perfect restoration fun and easy.
How does it work?
First, the doctor prepares the damaged tooth by painting a thin layer of reflective powder directly on the tooth's surface. Using a special camera, a picture is taken of the tooth. No need to make a messy impression and send it to the lab. As the design of the restoration evolves on screen, the doctor views it with a full 360-degree perspective. Freeform editing in three-dimensional realism makes designing the restoration intuitive and precise.
What kinds of procedures can it perform?
Partial and full crowns
Veneers
All other single-tooth restorations
What are the advantages CEREC 3D offers?
The restoration is performed in a single-session, usually in 1-2 hours
No need to make an impression and send it to a lab
No return visits for the patient - The restoration is natural looking, as it is made out of tooth-colored ceramic material
Ceramic material is biocompatible, high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant
Metal-free—no silver-colored fillings
Allows to save more of the healthy tooth
Extremely precise
