CEREC® in Gaithersburg, MD
Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic, or what we call CEREC®, is a revolutionary system that aids in the restoration and reconstruction of decayed, cracked, or chipped teeth. Unlike traditional veneers, crowns, and other dental devices that take days to manufacture, dental structures produced by the CEREC® machine allow patients to get their repairs done in just one day.
How Does CEREC® Work?
The CEREC® system combines computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) to create full crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers on-site for single-day restorations. The CEREC® machine crafts a restorative dental device in a matter of minutes using specialized compressed porcelain. This allows patients to receive the treatment they need in just a single visit rather than a series of visits over a matter of weeks.
Benefits of CEREC® Restorations
At Lakeside Dental, we understand that your time is just as valuable as your oral health. Using CEREC® for your restorations provides you with the following benefits:
- Allows treatments to occur in a single appointment, rather than several spaced days apart.
- Produces high-quality, long-lasting porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers.
- Does not require an impression to be made of the treatment area.
- Does not require temporary solutions or messy processes.
- Restores the natural look, feel, and integrity of the treated teeth.
How Are CEREC Restorations Applied?
The procedure for placement of a CEREC restoration is very simple. The first step is to remove all decay from the tooth. Your dental professional will then shape the and spray it with a fine powder in preparation for taking a digital image with the CEREC® machine. This preparation allows the digital camera to take a clear and detailed image of the tooth. Once this image is captured, it will appear as a 3D model on the screen of the CEREC® machine. This allows your dental professional to design the restoration right in front of you.
Once the design is completed, the CEREC® machine will create your restoration. This step takes approximately 15 minutes. You can actually watch this process if you would like. When the restoration is finished, your dental professional will place the restoration appropriately and bond it to the tooth for a secure and long-lasting solution. The entire treatment process typically takes just over an hour.
Will Insurance Cover the Cost of My CEREC® Restoration?
The cost of your CEREC® restoration will depend on your dental insurance coverage and the extent of treatment recommended to you with your desired results. The best way to find how much coverage will be provided for your CEREC® Restoration is to contact your insurance provider and request more information.
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Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic, or what we call CEREC®, is a revolutionary system that aids in the restoration and reconstruction of decayed, cracked, or chipped teeth. Unlike traditional veneers, crowns, and other dental devices that take days to manufacture, dental structures produced by the CEREC® machine allow patients to get their repairs done in just one day.
How Does CEREC® Work?
The CEREC® system combines computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) to create full crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers on-site for single-day restorations. The CEREC® machine crafts a restorative dental device in a matter of minutes using specialized compressed porcelain. This allows patients to receive the treatment they need in just a single visit rather than a series of visits over a matter of weeks.
Benefits of CEREC® Restorations
At Lakeside Dental, we understand that your time is just as valuable as your oral health. Using CEREC® for your restorations provides you with the following benefits:
- Allows treatments to occur in a single appointment, rather than several spaced days apart.
- Produces high-quality, long-lasting porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers.
- Does not require an impression to be made of the treatment area.
- Does not require temporary solutions or messy processes.
- Restores the natural look, feel, and integrity of the treated teeth.
How Are CEREC Restorations Applied?
The procedure for placement of a CEREC restoration is very simple. The first step is to remove all decay from the tooth. Your dental professional will then shape the and spray it with a fine powder in preparation for taking a digital image with the CEREC® machine. This preparation allows the digital camera to take a clear and detailed image of the tooth. Once this image is captured, it will appear as a 3D model on the screen of the CEREC® machine. This allows your dental professional to design the restoration right in front of you.
Once the design is completed, the CEREC® machine will create your restoration. This step takes approximately 15 minutes. You can actually watch this process if you would like. When the restoration is finished, your dental professional will place the restoration appropriately and bond it to the tooth for a secure and long-lasting solution. The entire treatment process typically takes just over an hour.
Will Insurance Cover the Cost of My CEREC® Restoration?
The cost of your CEREC® restoration will depend on your dental insurance coverage and the extent of treatment recommended to you with your desired results. The best way to find how much coverage will be provided for your CEREC® Restoration is to contact your insurance provider and request more information.
