CEREC
Traditionally, dental work has required a significant investment in time and money. Dr. Melfi and our staff have wanted to change this, and thanks to the revolutionary CEREC system, they have. In the past, a patient came in for one appointment, got an injection of anesthesia, had his tooth prepared, an impression taken, and then received a temporary restoration. He had had to return a few weeks later so we could remove the temporary crown and attach the permanent crown. With CEREC, Dr. Melfi can create a computer model of the repair and mill the necessary porcelain pieces in one visit, saving you time and money.
A CEREC tooth restoration doesn’t just offer a convenient repair; it represents a healthy, strong alternative to old-fashion crowns. Just a few years ago, dentists could repair teeth with amalgam, gold, or other metals. CEREC mills strong, tooth-colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function. These materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure, so when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the repair and tooth expand and contract at an almost equal rate. Because we chemically bond the restoration to your existing tooth, we salvage a good deal of healthy tooth tissue while reinforcing the structure.
Not only does CEREC provide sturdy restorations designed to last a lifetime, but the system also allows dentists to produce any single tooth restoration. Chipped or discolored front teeth can be repaired with beautiful CEREC porcelain anterior crowns or veneers. CEREC offers a lifetime warranty against breakage, too, so you can depend on your CEREC crown, onlay, inlay, or veneer.
To learn more about CEREC, visit the CEREC Website.
