CEREC is a method used by thousands of dentists worldwide since 1987 not only to replace these fillings, but also to restore any tooth that is decayed, weakened, broken, etc. to its natural strength and beauty. Better yet, it’s done with all-ceramic materials that are tooth colored in a single appointment!
Aesthetically, there’s no other type of crown that can compete with a CEREC Crown. They can last on average 10-15 years; but if taken care of, they may last much longer.
CEREC crowns stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. They are typically made of a solid block of ceramic or resin materials. One of the benefits of a CEREC crown is that many dentist’s offices, such as Jones Bridge Dental, can make this type of crown within a single visit.
In a nutshell, the CEREC system: