Technology is continuously impacting dentistry in new and exciting ways. Innovations in dental instruments are allowing patients to spend less time in the dental chair,while creating satisfying results.

To ensure that our patients benefit from the technology available, our office has incorporated a CEREC system. CEREC allows us to restore damaged teeth and create beautiful natural coloured ceramic restorations, often in a single visit, saving time, reducing potential discomfort and adding convenience.

What is CEREC 3D?
CEREC is an acronym for:
Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.

Translated, it means that a dentist can economically restore damaged teeth in a single appointment using a high quality ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth.

How does the instrument work?
CEREC uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. We use the specialized camera and computer to create an optical impression. This virtual 'impression' is then used to design the restoration.

The design is then transferred to our in-office milling unit which in turn creates the restoration while you watch. We then bond the new restoration to the prepared surface of the damaged tooth and make any needed adjustments.

What does this innovation mean for our patients?
A tooth colored restoration means no more silver fillings discoloring smiles. The filling is natural looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti abrasive and plaque resistant.
Using this system we can create the finished restoration in a single visit without the need for temporaries or traditional impressions or additional visits to our office.

The CEREC 3D has over a decade of clinical research and documentation to support the technology. The restorations have been proven precise, safe and effective.


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