Same Day Crowns A dental crown is a small, tooth-shaped cap placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. CEREC crowns are usually made out of an extraordinarily strong ceramic and are trending as a popular choice for dental crowns since they are more technologically advanced. CEREC crowns are the best option if you intend to get a durable, natural-looking crown without waiting for a longer time. We provide our patients at Moser Dentistry & Oral Surgery Implant Center with all kinds of dental procedures to address a variety of needs. Benefits of a CEREC Dental CrownCEREC crowns can be placed on the same day, unlike a traditional dental crown where you have to wait as long as two weeks for your new crown to be made. Our team will use computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) to capture the digital images of your tooth and jaw, so we can create your crown right here in the office. A CEREC dental crown has an aesthetical appeal to its appearance. Since it lacks a metal core, a CEREC crown tends to look more natural and closely resembles the nearby teeth. These crowns are sturdy and resist abrasion, making them a perfect fit for your mouth. CEREC Dental Crown vs. a Traditional CrownTraditional lab-manufactured crowns require a physical impression of your mouth. Biting down on a soft, sticky dental putty for some time can be a troubling task for many people. Yet another issue with traditional crowns is that there is room for inaccuracy. There are several factors that can impact the effectiveness of a traditional crown. In the case of CEREC, dental crown scans are accurate to about one-tenth of a millimeter. The only drawback of the CEREC dental crown is that it is not available everywhere, but we are proud to offer it here at Moser Dentistry & Oral Surgery Implant Center. Traditional dental crowns and CEREC dental crowns can both last up to 10 to 15 years, depending upon the care provided to the crown after the procedure. Procedure for Getting a CEREC Dental CrownTo get a CEREC dental crown placed, you will need to open your mouth as wide as you can for the camera to take a picture. A professional from our team will then take the digital pictures of the tooth that needs a crown. The model is created using those digital images with the help of CAD/CAM technology. The machine will take the model and create a 3D tooth out of ceramic. The entire process is usually done in less than 20 minutes. Our team will polish the new crown and help it get placed inside your mouth. Same Day Crowns at General Dentistry & Oral Surgery of LockhartFor more information on types of dental crowns, and to book an appointment for the placement of a CEREC dental crown, call Moser Dentistry & Oral Surgery Implant Center at (737) 355-6213 today. |
