Smile Art By Dr. Jaime Lee

Cerec is the most technologically advanced device in the field of dentistry today!

Instead of wearing a temporary for a few weeks, we deliver the care in the same appointment. Your tooth is scanned by a computer, the restoration is designed and the milled to completion. The crown is then delivered before the anesthesia (numbness) even wears off.

First and foremost, the restoration can be performed in a single session, ususally in about one hour. With CEREC there's no need for us to make an impression and send it to a lab. We won't inconvenience you by asking you to return for a second visit.

The restoration is natural looking, because it is made of tooth-colored ceramic material. It's metal-free ---no silver fillings to discolor your smile! The ceramic material is compatible with tissue in your mouth and is high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. It allows us to be extremely precise and save more of the healthy part of your tooth.

* saves time
* saves visits
* saves pain
* eliminates 2nd anesthetic
* no impressions
* no mercury
* conservation of tooth structure
* esthetic/cosmetic
* strong
* insulating

Key Benefits

* CEREC porcelain is very tooth-like. It is smoother than traditional porcelains and does not cause as much wear to the opposing teeth.

* CEREC restorations are more conservative than traditional crowns. More of the natural tooth structure is retained with this new technology.

* CEREC restorations are bonded to the tooth. This reduces sensitivity and strengthens the tooth. Most traditional crowns are cemented with glues that can "wash away" in time.

* X-rays penetrate CEREC porcelain so the dentist can see problems, if they develop, down the road. It is difficult to see what is happening under traditional metal or porcelain-to-metal crowns with dental X-rays.