Dental restorations are very important to maintaining your dental health. They allow for your dentist to eliminate decay and to protect your tooth, restoring your bite and the appearance of your teeth. Thanks to CEREC technology your St. Ann and St. Louis, MO, dentists can provide you with all these benefits but much faster than traditional restorations. To learn more about the multiple benefits of CEREC restorations get in contact with Dr. Jeffery Johnson and Dr. Jodi Johnson.

How It Works

There are a few acronyms we need to address, as these are common when it comes to technical terms, but the process itself is rather simple to understand. First of all, CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic and it employs CAD/CAM technology or Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing. These two aspects refer to the two main steps of the procedure. First, your dentist uses a device that creates a three-dimensional image of your tooth, and then this information is used by the machine that manufactures your restoration in-house.

Benefits Over Traditional Restorations

The biggest benefit should be apparent, with your doctor able to have the final restoration available and bonded in place within the same day. The process takes usually about two hours, as opposed to traditional crowns which take about two weeks. For crowns, there is also no need for a temporary crown which can cause problems regarding sensitivity and has the potential to come loose or break if improperly cared for. While with CEREC technology you will typically be able to have your final restoration in the same visit.

CEREC Restorations in St. Ann and St. Louis, MO

Dental restorations can halt decay and restore your tooth in both appearance and function, and CEREC restorations can allow your dentist to provide these to you much faster than with traditional treatments.

Schedule a consultation today with Drs. Johnson in St. Ann and St. Louis, MO, by dialing (314) 427-7400.