The innovative CEREC® Single Visit Crowns service at Greenville Smiles has revolutionized the way porcelain crowns are fabricated and placed, ensuring a seamless, streamlined process. This service is rooted in the power of CAD/CAM technology, an advanced system that employs computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing to create crowns tailored to each patient's unique dental profile.
The process commences with a comprehensive dental examination, allowing our experts to assess the state of the tooth that will receive the crown. This examination typically involves taking detailed digital images of the tooth using specialized software. The software then uses these images to form a precise 3D model of the tooth, which serves as the basis for the design of the new crown.
Once the digital model is ready, the design phase begins. This is where the sophistication of CAD/CAM technology truly shines. Using the 3D model as a guide, the software designs a crown that perfectly fits the patient's tooth. It meticulously calculates the most appropriate size, shape, and contour for the crown, ensuring an optimal fit and a natural look.
Following the design phase, the crown's fabrication takes place right in the office. This is a substantial departure from traditional methods, which typically involve sending the design to an offsite lab and waiting for the finished crown to be returned—a process that can take weeks. With CEREC® Single Visit Crowns, the CAD/CAM system directly oversees the manufacturing of the crown using a block of high-quality porcelain. The crown is carved to the precise specifications outlined by the design, resulting in a custom-fit crown ready for placement in a single visit.
Once the crown is created, it is meticulously adjusted and polished before being cemented onto the awaiting tooth. This final step brings the procedure to a close, leaving the patient with a beautifully restored tooth.
In essence, CEREC® Single Visit Crowns harness the power of CAD/CAM technology to deliver a high-quality, personalized dental solution within a remarkably short timeframe. By digitizing the process and bringing it in-house, it eliminates the need for multiple visits, providing individuals with a convenient, efficient, and highly effective solution for enhancing their smile's function and appearance.
What makes CEREC® Single Visit Crowns different from traditional crowns?
CEREC® Single Visit Crowns significantly differ from traditional crowns in terms of the process and turnaround time. Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, a customized porcelain crown can be designed, fabricated, and placed all within a single appointment. This eliminates the need for multiple visits and the weeks-long waiting period typically associated with traditional crowns, which require sending the design to an offsite lab for fabrication.
Are CEREC® Single Visit Crowns as durable and effective as traditional crowns?
Yes, CEREC® Single Visit Crowns are just as durable and effective as traditional crowns. The CAD/CAM technology ensures a perfect fit and a natural look, while high-quality porcelain is used to manufacture the crown, providing strength and durability comparable to traditional crowns.
What is the procedure involved in getting a CEREC® Single Visit Crown?
The procedure for a CEREC® Single Visit Crown starts with a comprehensive dental examination, during which detailed digital images of your tooth are taken. These images are used to create a precise 3D model, which serves as the basis for the crown’s design. The crown is then fabricated right in the office from a block of high-quality porcelain. Once the crown is created, it is meticulously adjusted and polished before being cemented onto the awaiting tooth—all in just one visit.
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