Looking for a quick, convenient way to restore your smile? The CEREC system is a revolutionary way to get beautiful, long-lasting, same-day dental crowns in Alton in just one short visit. A CEREC crown is a dental restoration that we can design, create, and fit right here in our practice in just one appointment. Instead of waiting weeks for an off-site lab to make your new crown, we can give you a brand-new smile in a day!
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We invite you for a consultation and to formulate your treatment plan. Then you will visit us for your CEREC crown appointment. The process is fast, comfortable, and efficient. We start by preparing your damaged tooth, just like we would for a traditional crown. Then, we use a special camera to take a precise 3D image of your tooth, with no messy impressions needed!
Our advanced CEREC software uses this image to create a highly accurate 3D model of your tooth. We send the data to our on-site milling machine and design your bespoke new crown. The machine carves your custom crown from a single block of tooth-coloured ceramic, ensuring it’s a perfect match for your smile.
Finally, we’ll permanently bond the new crown to your tooth, resulting in a same-day crown fitting, and you’ll be ready to show off your newly restored smile!
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Book an appointmentThe word “CEREC” stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic. Put simply, it’s a dental system that uses computers to help design and create customised dental restorations in a short time, usually just a single visit.
They look natural and can provide patients with the smile they’ve always wanted. CEREC crowns can last between 10 and 15 years. It’s vital for patients with CEREC crowns to avoid biting down or grinding their teeth to help prolong the life of the crown.
The CEREC process is a huge time-saver. While a traditional crown can take a few weeks and multiple appointments to complete, a CEREC crown is finished in one visit. Depending on the complexity of your case, the entire process can sometimes be completed in as little as an hour!
CEREC restorations are as safe as traditional ones. The ceramic is biocompatible.
No special care is required for CEREC crowns. However, good oral hygiene practices, such as brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and regular dental check-ups, are essential to maintain the health of your teeth and gums.
