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Cerec 3 Restorations

What is a cerec restoration? In short, it is a crown, veneer, inlay or onlay that is made by a cerec machine. Once the dentist has prepared your tooth for one of the above restorations, the tooth is scanned by an electronic camera that allows you to see the image on a video screen. The restoration is designed from this scan and then the computer sends the design information to a milling chamber where the restoration is immediately crafted from a solid ceramic block.

Why is a cerec restoration more desireable than a traditional restoration? There are three main advantages:

1. Aesthetics:

The restorations are made from ceramic - a natural substance that is particularly compatible with the body. As cerec restorations have no metal, as with traditional PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) crowns, they have beautiful translucency and colour - as close as you can get to your natural teeth.

2. Durability:

Cerec restorations are very hard wearing - for example when undergoing the daily grinding of food. They are not affected by hot or cold, and the ceramic is so smooth that bacteria do not stand a chance!

3. Convenience:

Because the milling of the crown is done by the cerec, instead of being sent to a local laboratory, this means that your entire restoration can be prepared and cemented at the same appointment. Our patients avoid having to be frozen twice, and do not experience any of the discomfort often associated with temporary restorations. The procedure, including milling time, takes approximately 2 hours, start to finish.

What is a cerec 3 machine?

It is the latest generation of cerec technology, and we have it available for our patients!