What is CEREC®?
CEREC® is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of
Esthetic Ceramics. Translated, it means that a dentist can economically
restore damaged teeth in a single appointment using a high-quality
ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth.
How does the instrument work?
CEREC® uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided
Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling
machine in one instrument. The dentist uses a special camera to take an
accurate picture of the damaged tooth. This optical impression is
transferred and displayed on a color computer screen, where the dentist
uses CAD technology to design the restoration. Then CAM takes over and
automatically creates the restoration while the patient waits. Finally,
the dentist bonds the new restoration to the surface of the old tooth.
The whole process takes about one hour.
What does this innovation mean for a patient?
A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings
discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with
tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. Dentists no
longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a
lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated.
The CEREC® has over a decade of clinical research and documentation to
support the technology. The restorations have been proven precise, safe
and effective.
How can I find out if this is an option for me?
Call the office of Dr. Mamal Rahimi at 408-374-3633. We will be
happy to answer your questions on this new technology.
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