CEREC Same-Day Restorations – Forest, VA
Fast, Convenient, and Beautiful Dental Restorations
If you have ever gotten a dental crown or bridge in the past, you might remember a somewhat lengthy process that required you to make multiple trips to your dentist’s office. Many practitioners still use that method, and while it is effective, it lacks efficiency. Thankfully, we have invested in CEREC technology, which allow us to create beautiful, strong, and highly functional dental restorations right here in our office — all in a single appointment! Read on below to learn more about CEREC same-day restorations in Forest, VA.
What Are CEREC Same-Day Restorations?
CEREC is an acronym that stands for “chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics.” That sounds like a mouthful, but the basic concept is pretty easy to understand. Basically, we have advanced dental scanning technology and an in-office ceramic milling unit. Together, they are able to help us design and fabricate dental crowns and bridges without coordinating with a dental laboratory. It takes just one appointment for us to provide you with a beautiful, functional, and permanent bridge or same-day crown in Forest.
What Is the CEREC Same-Day Process?
Just like with traditional restorations, we start the CEREC process by preparing your tooth for a crown. This involves removing a bit of enamel so the tooth will fit well beneath its restoration. Next, rather than using goopy manual impressions, we scan your teeth to create a digital impression. Your dentist can then use that data to design your restoration.
Once the design is finalized, a machine uses a block of dental-grade ceramic to carve your restoration. After we verify that its fit, size, and color are all a perfect fit for your smile, we can permanently attach it to your tooth (or teeth, if you are getting a bridge).
What Are the Benefits of CEREC Same-Day Restorations?
Some benefits of CEREC technology include:
- It is efficient. You only need to make one trip to our office to get bridges or dental crowns in Forest.
- The restorations are beautiful. Dental ceramic bears a strong resemblance to natural tooth enamel. Onlookers may have no idea that you have had some restorative work done on your smile.
- The restorations are durable. CEREC crowns and bridges are just as durable and functional as ones that are crafted in a traditional manner.
- There is no need for a temporary crown. Because the CEREC process is so fast, you won’t have to deal with the inconvenience of a temporary crown while you are waiting for a laboratory to make your permanent one.
Would you like to learn more about CEREC technology? Get in touch with us today to ask questions or schedule an appointment.