The wide-spread use of digital dental technology has made receiving certain treatments, especially prosthodontics, quicker and more comfortable. Restorations using CEREC, for example, provide natural-looking results in a shorter amount of time.
But what do crowns produced using CEREC provide that the traditional dental crowns do not? The technology truly is a huge differentiating factor, with a significant benefit for patient experience.
The Fabrication Process
CEREC employs computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology; the program accurately captures and relays 3-D images, which are used to precisely manufacture and fit a crown. The crown is created in-house, while standard dental crowns are hand-made from impressions at a dental lab – the skill of the lab technician having an effect on the finished result.
Time Commitment
CEREC restorations take single visit, often under two hours, to complete, which is not possible with traditional crowns. Getting a standard dental crown requires the use of molds, temporaries, and a 2-week turn-around time for care.
Aesthetics and Cost
Digital imaging in the production of crowns also helps with accuracy and the look of the finished product. Because CAD/CAM technology enables a high level of precision in designing and milling a crown, the new tooth closely mimics the adjacent teeth.
While it’s true that a solid-ceramic crown, the kind produced by CEREC, can be more mostly than a metal-over-porcelain crown – the investment in cosmetic effect and the time-savings often makes CEREC preferable over standard methods of restoration.
If you have questions about dental crowns, or how to get same-day dental restorations – call Hillcrest Dental Group’s Petaluma cosmetic dental office to speak to a member of our team.
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