Cerec Technology – Same Day Crowns & Onlays

At Amery House, we are proud to use CEREC 3D advanced technology.

CEREC is a unique product in dentistry allowing the dentist to assess, design and prepare perfectly fitted ceramic (porcelain) restorations in one visit. Patients no longer have to worry about wearing temporary crowns, waiting weeks for a laboratory to make a custom restoration, or returning for multiple visits to our practice.

The Procedure

The first step is to prepare and shape the tooth for the restoration. Then we apply a reflective powder onto the prepared tooth and take a digital image using a special optical infrared camera that records the tooth’s exact dimensions directly into the CAD/CAM computer.

After, we carefully design the restoration. We select an appropriate material of the proper shade for your specific tooth. We place this material into the milling machine, and the software program sends a signal to the milling machine, which shapes it into a custom-fitted restoration. This takes about 13 to 18 minutes.

Once completed, we then try the new restoration, cement it in place, and polish it to a beautiful lustre. Last, we’ll check your bite and make any final adjustments.

Advantages

A CEREC tooth restoration is not just convenient, it is also healthier for you because it provides extremely accurate restorations made with durable materials that work with advanced dental adhesives. This means that only a minimal amount of tooth preparation is required, leaving more of the healthy tooth structure intact.

Many years ago, dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold and other metals. The CEREC system uses strong, tooth-coloured ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty and function. With CEREC technology, you can have a beautiful restoration in just one day.