CEREC Crowns

Crowns are a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully covers that portion of a tooth which lies at and above the gum line. In comparison, composite fillings/inlays/onlays are dental restorations that are used to fill in or cover over just a portion of a tooth. Since dental crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth, a dental crown in effect becomes the tooth's new outer surface.

Crowns are used to rebuild broken or decayed teeth, to strengthen teeth, and as a means by which to enhance the cosmetic appearance of teeth. Crowns can be made out of porcelain/ceramic, gold alloy, or a combination of both. Dental crowns are often referred to as "dental caps".

Whenever possible, we use a newer technology known as CEREC.  With CEREC crown technology, we can make porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays in just one appointment, while you wait! This not only saves you time but also eliminates the potential discomfort and inconvenience of losing a temporary crown.

The restoration is designed on a computer screen using virtual data and diamond coated instruments mill a ceramic block to reproduce the final restoration. All Cerec crowns and restorations are milled out of pure porcelain, so there is no metal in them. After polishing, the new restoration will fit perfectly.