How It Works
CEREC is an innovative system that allows us to create custom-made ceramic dental restorations right here in our office. Now, we can create the device right in front of you and, just moments later, cement them into place on your teeth! The process of using this system is not as complicated as you might think. If you come to Downtown Dental for restorative dentistry or cosmetic dentistry, here are a few steps you can expect to take:- Tooth Preparation: Your restorative or cosmetic dentist will prepare the necessary natural tooth for a device in order to ensure we can get exact measurements for the restoration.
- Digital Imaging: Using the CEREC Acquisition Unit, your dentist will take a digital photograph of your tooth. This 3D software will then convert the digital image of your tooth into a three-dimensional model.
- Custom Design: Once the model has been created, your dentist will design your tooth crown or CEREC restoration on the screen right before your eyes! This process usually only takes around five minutes.
- Milling the Dental Crown: When you approve of the design of your new dental restoration, your dentist will then submit the image to the CEREC Milling Unit, which will carve your device out of a block of ceramic that has been chosen to match your ideal shade.
- Placement: In 10-20 minutes, your new same-day dental crown will be complete and ready for polish! Your dentist will then begin placing your new restoration directly on your natural tooth or missing tooth area right on the spot.
Why CEREC?
The CEREC system is a groundbreaking innovation in the world of restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. It offers a fast, efficient, and precise solution for creating custom crowns, dental veneers, and other restorations. Here’s why our patients love this revolutionary technology:- Immediate Results – Now you won’t need to wait weeks for your dental crowns or veneers. With CEREC, you can receive your new crown or dental bridge in a single visit. That means you can save your vacation days and sick days for when you really want to use them!
- No Discomfort – We understand that the traditional crown method of making molds of your existing tooth’s impression can be quite uncomfortable. Now, you won’t have to bite into anything to make a digital impression of your tooth. This system will do it for you with a simple photograph to design your custom crown or tooth restoration with precision and ease.
- No Temporary Devices – In some cases, getting dental procedures would require having a temporary crown solution while your final product is being manufactured. Not anymore! Now you can have your well-fitted, custom-made permanent crown in just one visit to our dental office.
- Hands-On Experience – Because your cosmetic dentist can make the tooth restoration or CEREC crown right in front of you, the power of choosing the ideal appearance of your device is in your hands. Now, you can make sure your restoration looks just right for you! Whether it’s a same-day crown in Chicago or a replacement for a missing tooth, your satisfaction is our priority.
- Versatile Applications – Whether you need a dental implant restoration, a tooth extraction follow-up, or a replacement for an existing tooth, CEREC technology covers a wide range of dental services. It is ideal for general dentistry treatments and more advanced cosmetic procedures.