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There are several types of dental reconstructive methods that a dentist can employ in order to restore or rebuild a person’s winning smile, from dentures to dental implants and CEREC ceramic restorations.

CEREC ceramic restorations, such as CEREC dental crowns, are growing in popularity as an alternative to other treatments, not least of all because they can be performed in a single day; whereas other treatments may require several visits to a dentist in order to conclude the treatment.

CEREC stands for Ceramic Reconstruction and makes use of computer-aided design and manufacture (CADCAM) to create and produce a high quality dental restoration in just one visit to a dentist. Normally through traditional dental impressions and lab work, a similar process would take two weeks or more, so the benefits of CEREC are clear for those who require fast results.

For CEREC treatment, a dentist will normally prepare the tooth to be restored in the same way he or she would if they were fitting a dental crown or porcelain veneer. Once done, rather than taking an impression using dental putty, the dentist will employ a special camera to take a digital image, which is then translated into a computerized 3D model of the tooth. This 3D image is used to design the new dental restoration and once complete, the 3D image is sent to an on-site milling machine that will create the new tooth from a high quality ceramic material.

The creation process takes around 15 minutes, but depending on the complexity of the restoration, may take slightly longer. Once complete, the new tooth can be deployed by bonding the restoration over the patient’s existing tooth; thus restoring the person’s smile. The ceramic material used by the milling machine can be matched to the patient’s existing tooth shade, ensuring a close and natural looking match.

In addition to being a fast solution to dental reconstruction, CEREC protects and preserves the tooth’s structure and can be a good alternative in locations where the tooth has been structurally compromised, perhaps due to the existing presence of fillings. CEREC can also provide support and strength to surrounding teeth and restore bite strength.

For more information and to schedule a consultation in the Long Island area, contact East Hills Dental Associates at 516-484-6600 today.

For many patients, the use of dental crowns is a viable alternative to having a broken or damaged tooth removed. A dentist may also use a dental crown on a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment, in order to protect it.

With conventional dental crowns, a dentist will require taking an impression of a patient’s existing teeth in order to mold a well-fitting dental crown, but another option for those patients who prefer a quick remedy is CEREC dental crowns.

Normally, dental crowns take two sittings to complete the treatment; the first involves the dentist preparing the tooth by shaving it down to accommodate the crown before an imprint of the patient’s teeth is taken and a temporary crown applied. The second visit involves the dentist applying the custom-molded crown onto the patient’s tooth.

CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, and a CEREC dental crown is a dental reconstruction treatment that can be performed by a dentist in a single sitting, usually around 2 hours.

CEREC dental crowns allow a dentist to quickly restore damaged or broken teeth back to their former appearance without the need for imprints or temporary fixings, and provide a hard-wearing solution. CEREC dental crowns are also constructed from a durable ceramic material that can be matched to the natural color of the patient’s remaining teeth, helping to conceal the fact the patient has had a dental procedure.

The benefits of CEREC dental crowns are numerous, and include:

• The speed of treatment, with a complete treatment being carried out in approximately 2 hours, saving both the patient and the dentist time;
• Foregoes the need for a temporary crown, and so requires only a single visit;
• They are free from metallic substances , which helps with aesthetic appearance;
• The material can also be used for dental fillings, and so look better and are more hardwearing than standard dental fillings;
• They can be colored to blend in with the remainder of the patient’s teeth.

And so for patients who require a quick and easy solution for dental restoration inLong Island, CEREC dental crowns could be the answer. Contact East Hills Dental Associates at 516-484-6600 to schedule your consultation.