What is CEREC Technology
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a computer-aided design and manufacturing system that allows dental crowns to be designed, milled, and fitted in a single appointment. This technology is available at Divine Dental Care in Croydon, offering a streamlined alternative to the traditional crown process.
With CEREC, a digital scanner captures a precise 3D image of the prepared tooth, replacing the need for traditional putty impressions. The crown is then designed on screen and milled from a solid block of high-quality ceramic right here in the practice.
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing for dental restorations
- Digital scanning replaces traditional putty impressions
- Crowns designed and milled chairside in the practice
- High-quality ceramic material for a natural appearance
The Same-Day Crown Process
The process begins with your dentist preparing the tooth, just as with a conventional crown. Once the tooth is ready, a digital scan is taken using an intraoral camera. This scan creates a detailed 3D model of the tooth and surrounding area.
Your dentist then uses specialised software to design the crown on a computer, tailoring the shape, size, and contour to match your natural bite. The design is sent to an in-office milling unit, which carves the crown from a ceramic block in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
After milling, the crown is checked for fit and colour match, then bonded to the prepared tooth. The entire process is typically completed within a single visit.
- Tooth is prepared and digitally scanned
- Crown is designed on screen using 3D software
- Ceramic crown is milled in-office in approximately 10 to 15 minutes
- Crown is fitted, adjusted, and bonded during the same appointment
Advantages of Same-Day Crowns
Same-day crowns offer a number of practical advantages compared to the traditional two-visit crown process. Because the crown is made and fitted in one appointment, there is no need for a temporary crown and no waiting period for a dental laboratory to fabricate the restoration.
The ceramic material used in CEREC crowns is tooth-coloured and designed to blend with your natural teeth. It is a durable material suitable for a range of restorative situations.
- Completed in a single appointment with no second visit required
- No temporary crown needed
- Digital impressions are more comfortable than traditional moulds
- Tooth-coloured ceramic for a natural-looking result
- Precise computer-aided design for an accurate fit
