Cerec Crown

(Creating a crown, or tooth covering, in one office visit using Cerec-branded technology)

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Cerec is a technology that allows the creation and application of a crown in one dental visit. A crown is a man-made covering for a tooth to cap or completely cover the tooth. Using computers and a self-contained milling system, a crown is manufactured in the dentist’s office and applied, in one visit. A crown is often indicated for a decayed or damaged tooth where a filling or other restorative approach is not possible or does not offer the best long-term solution.

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If you decide that a crown is necessary for your dental health, this is a great way to accomplish this: it is a one-time visit, there are no gummy impressions or a temporary cap.

After the procedure, your mouth will be numb for an hour or two, so you may want to avoid hot drinks so you don’t accidentally burn yourself.

 

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Cerec Crown

I needed a crown because a tooth had a large filling which put the tooth at risk for breaking. A crown was recommended for appearance and to maintain the integrity of the tooth. My dentist explained that there would not be a need for impressions or a temporary crown as she now had the capacity to “create” the crown immediately using a computerized program. Read More

Claudia, female, 64, Massachusetts

 

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