What is CEREC?

CEREC means we can quickly and economically restore damaged teeth using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth in your mouth. CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.

What advantages does CEREC offer me?

First and foremost, the restoration can be performed in a single session, usually 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 inconvienience you by asking you to return for a second visit. Secondly, 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 extremelt precise and save more of the healthy part of your tooth. How does CEREC work? First, we prepare the damaged tooth by applying a thin layer of reflective powder directly on the tooth's surface. Using a special camera, we then take a picture of the tooth. We work from this photo, which is actually a pin-sharp optical impression of the tooth. Computer Aided Design technology helps us design the restoration from the optical impression. You can actually watch us design your new restoration on a full-color computer monitor right before your eyes!

Then CEREC creates an extremly precise restoration. A high-speed diamond bur and a disk work simultaneously to mill the restoration out of a solid block of ceramic material. Finally, we bond the newly milled restoration to the tooth using state-of-the-art adhesive dentistry. Over a decade of clinical research and experience supports the CEREC technology. User input and research have helped the manufacturer improve the product during this time. Dentists have performed over four million restorations worldwide. Click images to view larger version (Google Toolbar will block as pop-up)

Ceramic Reconstruction Step by Step   The defective filling and decay is removed. A reflective powder layer prepares the tooth for imaging.	An optical 3D image is acquired with a small camera, directly in your mouth.   The Restoration is created on the screen using the image data.   Diamond coated instruments mill a ceramic block to reproduce the design.   This is accomplished during a single appointment using Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM).	After polishing the new restoration fits precisely.   A unique lights hardens the bonding material, uniting porcelain and tooth.   Polishing or glazing ensures a pleasantly smooth and natural feel.   The colour and appearance make the specialceramic material blend with your tooth.   Perfectly bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for your teeth.   Maximum strength, great looks!