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Crowns have been used to restore decayed and broken down teeth for years. With advances in dentistry, CEREC has made restoration easier, allowing crowns to be applied in one simple visit. Using computer aided technology, your dentist can now take a picture of your tooth before and during evaluation. No longer do you need a temporary crown between procedures. The porcelain used for the CEREC crowns gives you a desired color, transmitting light through the crown just as your natural teeth do and providing you with a natural look. Many of us lead busy lives where time is of the essence. Taking time off work can be difficult to arrange, especially if it has to be repeated again a couple weeks later. With CEREC, your restoration can be completed in one session, eliminating the need for a repeat trip. If you are looking to restore your smile, CEREC may be a good choice to enhance your teeth. What are CEREC Crowns and How do They Work? Ceramic Reconstruction, otherwise known as CEREC, is a recent innovation that is available in some cosmetic dentist's offices. This is a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, or CAD-CAM, for the creation of your crown. This crown is created by a computer to fit your tooth perfectly. The computer aided technology eliminates the laboratory step in manufacturing your crown, which allows for your treatment to be completed in one visit. With the CEREC system, your cosmetic dentist in Provo can create beautiful life-like porcelain restorations for your front teeth. An infrared camera takes images of your tooth after shaping. A CAD CAM computer program immediately downloads the images of your teeth to create a three-dimensional virtual model that can be viewed and manipulated on the computer monitor. The program is then used to design the crown or on-lay that will replace the missing tooth structure. After the crown is designed, a porcelain block is inserted into a milling machine. The software program sends a signal to the machine to create the design in the porcelain. The entire process is completed in the office in just one visit. Advantages of Using CEREC Crowns CEREC crowns are made in just one visit, which saves time for the patient, as well as the dentist. There is also no need for a temporary crown, which eliminates any potential discomfort caused by a temporary crown. Crowns also do not have any metal in them, allowing them to be esthetic and natural-looking. CEREC material and technology may also be used to manufacture porcelain fillings. With CEREC technology, you can have a strong, beautiful crown milled and placed in a single visit. If you are in need of dental restoration contact your Provo cosmetic dentist for more information on how CEREC works and if it is an appropriate solution for your smile restoration. CEREC is not for everyone, but with proper consultation a proper treatment plan can be created. A better smile is within reach with CEREC crowns.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading general and family dentist in Provo, Dr. Adrian Huang. Providing services from teeth whitening to Provo Braces, Dr. Huang provides the best in quality dental care for patients of all ages.
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