Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers

The Cerec system, or “Ceramic Reconstruction of Natural Tooth Structure” is a procedure used in cosmetic dentistry to speed up and provide a more detailed examination and construct of damaged teeth. This procedure makes it entirely possible to walk out of the dentist’s office with a fully restored and brilliant tooth in a single visit – as opposed to the normal 2 or more visits required for normal cosmetic dentistry veneers procedures.

The bonuses are rather obvious, in that you have to lose no more time from work attending a second visit, there are no temporary veneers to live with (which can actually be both uncomfortable and unpleasant to look at). There is also no need for a second set of needles to cause discomfort or fear.

This speed is possible because Cerec does not need to make a mold impression of the teeth, nor wait as the veneer models are constructed at a secondary location. The process is done in-office, by a computer controlled diamond cutter, based on a digital manipulation. This digital impression is completed by way of digital 3D photography and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). Once the digital model is completed, it is then manipulated on proprietary computer software, and the finished digital model is then sent to the milling machine to finish constructing the implant. All Cerec systems use diamond head cutters to ensure complete accuracy.

Using this technology, it is very time effective to complete, and the final restoration will be as close to perfect as possible. Some would even argue that the Cerec digital impression is a more detailed implant, matching better than the now standard molded impressions. It’s certainly more comfortable than having to sustain a mouthful of sludge for 30 seconds or more.

Cerec can address many problems and damage caused to teeth for the various number of reasons (as detailed in my post Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers, Explained). For example, if a tooth breaks and said break is too large for a simple filling procedure, Cerec allows the dentist to make an inlay – or an onlay on site – thus having the obvious advantage of normal cosmetic veneers, in that the material will last for 20 or more years. As well, your tooth will look more natural than any other materials currently used to reconstruct broken teeth. Also, in the area around the front teeth and posterior teeth that are in need of crowns, the Cerec system can be used to re-contour the teeth, replace the front of the teeth with a uniformed and matching color, and this usually results in a beautiful aesthetic appeal and an extremely life-like appearance. Again, in normal circumstances this takes place all in one visit.

The Cerec system uses standard dental laminates and veneers, it is both the speed and accuracy of this technique that many find appealing. The only downside of this technology is in finding a dentist that has learned and mastered the Cerec system. However as time passes more and more dentists who specialize in cosmetic dentistry veneers are learning and becoming proficient in this new and promising technology.

So when you decide it’s high time to take the plunge and get a cosmetic dentisry veneers procedure completed, ask your dentist if he’s familiar with the system, and if not, do some research (or contact this site) to find a certified Cerec Dentist in your area.