The Benefits of CEREC Dental Restorations

Having a tooth that is cracked or chipped can be embarrassing. Even if the tooth is not visible to others, it may be hard or uncomfortable to eat. Traditionally, crowns have been placed over cracked or chipped teeth to help strengthen the tooth, but these crowns are typically made outside the office. A dentist creates a mold of the tooth and sends it to a dental lab where the crown is made, and the patient comes into the office a week or two later to have the crown placed. However, CEREC one-visit crowns are changing the game. Learn more about the benefits of CEREC dental restorations in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

CEREC Utilizes Leading Edge Technology

The reason CEREC dental crowns are convenient is due to the technology it employs. Using a CAD/CAM system [computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacture], scans of your mouth are sent into the software where your dental crown can be designed before being transferred to the manufacturing element where your crown will be crafted right there in the office.

CEREC Crowns Are Convenient, Without Sacrificing Quality

Another benefit of CEREC crowns is that these types of crowns are just as durable and strong as traditional crowns. The quality of your crown is not sacrificed for the sake of convenience!

Your New CEREC Crowns Are Ready on the Same Day

The most significant benefit associated with CEREC crowns is that your crown can be ready and placed on the same day. If you have a tooth that is cracked or broken, your dentist can make a CEREC crown in the office. They can then place that crown on your tooth that same day. You do not need multiple appointments to get a crown molded and fixed, and you do not have to be uncomfortable for days or weeks while waiting for the crown to be made. 

Here at Hunt Valley Dental in Hunt Valley, MD, Dr. Thomas Rhodes helps his patients get the smile of their dreams. If you are interested in learning more about CEREC dental restorations, including finding out if this dental crown option may work for you, schedule an appointment with the office at (410) 705-2111.