With the CEREC system, our team can employ advanced technology to design and craft a dental crown in only one visit. That means no need for multiple visits when you need a dental restoration! In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about restoring teeth in one visit with the CEREC system.
Creating and Placing Crowns in One Visit
With the traditional creation and placement, a patient can expect two to three visits total to have a tooth treated. But our team can use the CEREC CAD/CAM system to design, create, and place a crown in a single sitting. To begin, we will gently numb the tooth being treated so you stay comfortable as we remove structure to make room for your new crown. Our team then takes digital images of the prepared teeth, and use these to create a 3D impression. We upload this into an onsite milling machine, which will then craft it from a solid block of ceramic.
We use ceramic because the material is very strong and can handle daily bite forces and pressures like natural enamel. In addition, we can shade the material to blend with the rest of your smile, so you have a restoration with a lifelike appearance. When the crown is ready, we will check the fit to make sure we don’t need to make any last-minute alterations. We then attach the completed CEREC one with a powerful bonding agent, so you leave with a restored tooth that looks lifelike, all in a single visit.
When a Restoration Helps Your Smile
When do we recommend treating a tooth with a custom-made dental crown? Our same-day dental restorations could help address cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. We could use them to take on tooth decay too severe for a dental filling. Placement could also address infection, completing a root canal procedure. We can even employ them to help improve overall bite balance and chewing function! If you have missing teeth, we could use the CEREC system to create a bridge, or even a single tooth dental implant restoration, so you can enjoy lifelike tooth replacement.
If you have any questions about how we create lifelike and holistic treatments in one visit, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs immediate attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Restorative Dental Care With Lake Orion Family Dentistry
Our team can provide same-day dental restorations with the CAD/CAM CEREC system, restoring the function, health, and beauty of your smile in only one sitting. To find out more about our custom dental restorations, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
