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Are you looking to get a dental crown? Have you heard about CEREC crowns but have questions? CEREC crowns are very exciting developments in dental restorations, but they have pros and cons. Here are some things to consider.
Pros of CEREC crowns:
CEREC crowns are very accurate. They are created from digital optical technology that provides a 3D computer model of a patient’s teeth and soft mouth tissues. It is extremely accurate.
Because CEREC crowns are made from digital mouth scans, there is no need for bulky and messy trays filled with dental compounds. These trays can leave children and adults alike gagging, and in some cases, vomiting. These kinds of triggers can stick with a dental patient and can lead to problems in the future with gagging reflexes preventing standard preventative care.
CEREC crowns can be produced the same day you visit your dentist, removing the need for multiple visits. Because of this, you usually don’t need a temporary crown.
CEREC milled teeth utilize a biocompatible ceramic that has great tooth-like translucency and physical properties.
Cons of CEREC crowns:
While CEREC crowns look very realistic, the most realistic teeth can come from dental artists working in a laboratory who work by hand to build the patient the best, most natural tooth possible, especially if a single front tooth is being replaced. CEREC can have difficulties matching a corresponding front tooth exactly, a problem a skilled lab artist doesn’t face.
Lab-made crowns have been shown to have a slightly smaller gap between the crown and the tooth. Dentists call this gap the margin, and it can collect bacteria and lead to problems with the crown.
In general, the benefits of CEREC are high. Talk to your sedation cosmetic dentist in Fresno CA today to see if CEREC crowns are right for you.
