Cahaba Dental

CEREC (Crowns)

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CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a revolutionary way to quickly and economically restore damaged teeth in a single visit using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth in your mouth. More than a decade of clinical research and experience supports the CEREC technology, with over 28 million CEREC restorations performed worldwide.


What advantages does CEREC offer me?

• CEREC crowns and other restorations can usually be performed in a single visit.
• No temporary crowns to deal with.
• CEREC restorations are more natural looking and metal free.
• CEREC is extremely precise, allowing us to save more of the healthy part of your tooth.


How does CEREC work?

First, we prepare the damaged tooth. Using a special camera, we then take a picture of the tooth. We work from this photo, which is actually a 3D optical impression of the tooth.

CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology helps us design the restoration from the 3D optical impression. You can actually watch us design your new restoration on a full color computer monitor right before your eyes.

Then CEREC creates an extremely precise restoration. Two high-speed diamond burs work simultaneously to mill the restoration out of a solid block of ceramic material. Finally, we bond the newly milled restoration to the tooth using state-of-the-art dental adhesive.

The choice is simple. Beautiful results, one visit!

Ask about CEREC when you call or stop by!