Like everything else, dentistry too hasn’t been left untouched by computers. And computers have changed the face of dentistry significantly. Today, I am going to talk about CEREC. Is that an abbreviation? Yes. It stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Now, that doesn’t make much sense, does it? Well, it essentially means that your teeth can be restored in one sitting with the help of computers and certain software. Isn’t that something?

So, what happens in this CEREC restoration? Which dental procedures are supported by CEREC? Crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays are all supported by CEREC and the experience changes dramatically for you. CEREC differs from other procedures in the way the restorations are created. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) along with 3-D imaging help create crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays.

Your tooth will be coated with a powder-like substance first when you go for CEREC. Next, a 3-D image of your tooth will be taken. A software will help design the restoration you need. Later this design will be used to manufacture the perfect restoration for your tooth. And it will take no more than a few minutes.

Now, as you can see, CEREC saves time. The procedure gets over in one visit to the dentist, so you don’t have to live with the uncomfortable temporary fillings. If you have queries about the procedure, you can ask the dentist before going for it.

If you are in Minneapolis, you can visit the Wayzata Dental Clinic for the CEREC experience.

Happy smiling!

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