You will come across the term CEREC in your visits to the dental clinic. You may see some information about it pasted on walls or printed on pamphlets in the dental clinic. If you have never read the information available there, you will find this post helpful. Today’s post will introduce you to CEREC.

The reason we capitalize the letters in the term is because it is an abbreviation. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Now you know it is about restoration of teeth. The reason it is different from regular restoration process is that it is a one-sitting restoration of teeth with the help of computers and certain software.

What exactly happens in the CEREC restoration? With the help of three-dimensional imaging and the technology of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing, popularly known as CAD/CAM, a ceramic crown or veneer is created which is then fixed into the patient’s mouth.

The patient’s tooth is coated with a powder-like material and then a three-dimensional image is taken. With the help of appropriate software, a design of the perfect restoration is created. The restoration can be anything – veneer, crown, inlay, or onlay. The design is passed down to machines that create the restoration in a matter of minutes.

The fact that the process gets over in one sitting is a huge advantage. What are the other advantages of CEREC? Well, it ensures that patients are free from any discomfort arising out of temporary crowns or filing prior to the final restoration.

Now that you know why CEREC is popular, ask your dentist about it in your next visit.

Happy smiling!

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