CEREC® Dentist Roseville, CA
CEREC® is a method of creating dental restorations, including ceramic crowns, veneers, and onlays to restore a smile quickly. CEREC dentists can create high-quality restorations in the office and immediately place them on the patient. Everything from scanning to milling is done on-site, usually in one day.
CEREC is available at Fountains Dental Excellence in Roseville and the surrounding area. Our team is happy to discuss whether this quick and precise restoration option is the right choice for you. Call us today at (916) 839-3035 to make an appointment.
Understanding CEREC
CEREC, also known as Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is a computer-assisted technology that enables dentists to create same-day permanent dental restorations. This technology also makes precision parts, tools, and even vehicles for decades. It has allowed cosmetic dentists to create dental restoration solutions that would not be possible otherwise.
The design process involves three-dimensional imaging of the patient's teeth and bite to create customized dental restorations. A study in the Journal of Oral Implantology shows that the resulting restoration is less prone to error than a traditional one. This cutting-edge process is a quick and precise means of producing ceramic veneers, crowns, bridges, and more.
“CEREC, also known as Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is a computer-assisted technology that enables dentists to create same-day permanent dental restorations.”
Benefits of Choosing a CEREC Restoration
Choosing a CEREC restoration over a traditional dental restoration has its advantages. Three-dimensional imaging means no messy impressions to induce gagging. The path to getting a permanent CEREC restoration is quick, lasting hours or days instead of weeks or months like the lost-wax casting method requires. As the restoration is created quickly in the dental office, there is no need for an interim temporary crown.
CEREC restorations are strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. The restoration is ceramic, so there is no visible metal to block transparency. The restoration material matches natural teeth and looks and feels like the rest of your teeth.
“Choosing a CEREC restoration over a traditional dental restoration has its advantages.”
How CEREC Works
CEREC uses Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Milling (CAD-CAM) technology to create same-day restorations. CEREC technology allows dentists to quickly and precisely create natural dental restorations for each patient's specifications. The patient will be numbed with a local anesthetic before the process to minimize discomfort.
Then, we will prepare the implant or tooth to receive the restoration by using an intraoral scanner to take digital images of the treatment area. CEREC technology converts the image into a three-dimensional virtual model, and the software designs the final restoration. The CEREC mill accurately carves the custom restoration out of a ceramic block before our team reviews the restoration to ensure it fits properly. Once the restoration has been milled, colored, and polished, the dentist cements it to the prepared tooth or dental implant.
“CEREC uses Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Milling (CAD-CAM) technology to create same-day restorations.”
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The CEREC Process Length
The process of creating and receiving a CEREC restoration can easily occur in one appointment. While the traditional process of creating a dental crown can take between two to three weeks, we can create and place CEREC crowns in as little as two hours. The CEREC machine can produce a new crown for a patient in four to 20 minutes.
This quick process is especially advantageous for busy patients. CEREC technology eliminates the need for multiple trips to the dentist's office. Our team can create the model of the patient's mouth, make the restoration, and place it all in one appointment with a CEREC machine.
“The process of creating and receiving a CEREC restoration can easily occur in one appointment.”
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What To Expect After Receiving CEREC Care
In order to ensure tooth restorations fit well and function properly, regular care and maintenance are required. Patients should avoid chewy, sticky, and hard foods for up to two days after receiving a CEREC restoration to allow the cement to harden. Teeth may feel sensitive for as many as two weeks afterward, but pain medication may ease this discomfort.
Regular, twice-daily brushing and flossing is the best way to ensure the longevity of any restoration, as well as existing teeth. Crowns and other dental restorations can last for several years with proper care and bi-annual checkups. We recommend patients inform their providers as soon as they notice any changes or concerns with their restoration, no matter how small.
“Regular, twice-daily brushing and flossing is the best way to ensure the longevity of any restoration, as well as existing teeth.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do CEREC restorations cost more than traditional ones?
A. CEREC restorations cost around the same amount as traditional ones. Although insurance usually covers CEREC at the same rate as traditional restorations, each patient should request a detailed estimate from an insurance provider in advance. CEREC does not require an additional appointment like other restorations do and may save some patients the cost of another appointment.
Q. Will my CEREC crown only take one day to implant?
A. Having a CEREC machine on-site means the dentist does not have to send impressions to a dental lab to create crowns. Most restorations take one day to complete. A CEREC restoration does not take as long as a traditional, lab-created crown to make.
Q. Does getting a CEREC restoration hurt?
A. Before the restoration, the cosmetic dentist will apply a local anesthetic to minimize any discomfort. It is normal for teeth to feel sensitive for up to two weeks after the procedure. Patients may experience discomfort when eating or drinking anything sweet, hot, or cold.
Q. Can CEREC technology handle zirconia crowns?
A. According to a BMC Oral Health study, chairside CEREC machines can also use zirconia blocks. As zirconia is crystalline at room temperature, it has to be heat-treated to form a solid block for the milling machine. Once the zirconia crown is milled, it is heated again before being cemented in place.
Q. How does CEREC work with dental implants?
A. Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots. Individual implants require crowns to complete the restoration and create functional prosthetic teeth. CEREC crowns can bond to implant abutments, just like traditional crowns. CEREC crown strength makes them an excellent choice for dental implants.
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Fountains Dental Excellence in Roseville now offers CEREC technology to help patients receive quick and accurate dental restorations. To find out if this same-day restoration is right for you, call us at (916) 839-3035.
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