Cerec is an advanced form of technology, which enables us to create bespoke new restorations on-site; this means that you can enjoy brand new restorations in just one day.

What is Cerec?

Cerec technology enables us to design, create and fit bespoke restorations on the same day; usually, if you need a crown, two sessions are required, which are usually 2 weeks apart. The dentist creates an impression of the tooth using dental putty and this is sent away to the laboratory and returned around 2 weeks later, when it can be fitted.

With Cerec, the processes of designing, making and fitting the new crown can all be done on the same day.

Your Dublin18 dentist will take a photograph of your tooth, which will be transformed into a detailed 3D image using sophisticated computer software. This image is used to create a design of the crown and this is sent to the on-site milling machine. It takes just minutes to create a new crown and it can then be fitted.

What are the benefits of Cerec crowns?

The most obvious benefit is that everything an be done in a single appointment on one day, which means that you spend less time in the dental chair and you only need one injection of local anaesthetic. The process is much quicker and it is also more accurate; dentists also have more say in the design of the new restoration.

Why would I need a crown?

You may need a crown if you have a tooth that has been weakened by decay, infection or as a result of injury. Crowns help to make the teeth stronger and protect the tooth from further damage. They are placed over the top of the tooth and are sometimes known as caps for this reason. For more information about crown treatment get in touch with the team at Dublin18 Dental Care near Donnybrook.