{"id":906,"date":"2020-11-26T02:38:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T10:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=906"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:18:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:18:17","slug":"6-things-should-know-getting-cerec-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/6-things-should-know-getting-cerec-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Should Know Before Getting CEREC Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentists sometimes recommend a dental crown to rectify damaged teeth. However, depending on the type of crown needed, it can take a significant amount of time to manufacture the crown. Fortunately, a CEREC dental crown makes it possible to solve the problem within the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering if this is the option for you. Even before consulting with your dentist, knowing the basics can prepare you to make the right decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a CEREC Dental Crown?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jada.ada.org\/article\/S0002-8177(14)65299-5\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEREC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in dentistry terms, stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This refers to a system that uses computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD\/CAM) to construct materials for dental restoration. This technology can design crowns, dental implants, fixed bridges, inlays and onlays, veneers, dentures, and some orthodontic appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentists can now create dental crowns in various materials, including metal, porcelain, ceramic, and resin. A CEREC crown, however, is made out of extremely durable ceramic. Since they use computer-assisted technology available on-site to design, create, and install these crowns, the entire process can take a single visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CEREC Crown Procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-dentist-will-assess-your-teeth-to-see-if-a-CEREC-crown-is-right-for-you.jpg\" alt=\"dentist will assess your teeth\" width=\"1500\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-dentist-will-assess-your-teeth-to-see-if-a-CEREC-crown-is-right-for-you.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-dentist-will-assess-your-teeth-to-see-if-a-CEREC-crown-is-right-for-you-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-dentist-will-assess-your-teeth-to-see-if-a-CEREC-crown-is-right-for-you-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-dentist-will-assess-your-teeth-to-see-if-a-CEREC-crown-is-right-for-you-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist will assess your teeth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve decided to take the dentist\u2019s recommendation for a CEREC crown, here is what you can expect from the process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teeth Examination and Preparation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist will first examine your teeth and see if a CEREC crown is right for you. They will also need to check on how much healthy tooth structure you have remaining. Once you\u2019ve reviewed your options, they\u2019ll start the process by preparing the damaged tooth and anesthetizing that area. This involves removing decay as well as weakened tooth tissue. After this, the dentist will dry the area and prepare for the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital Impression<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stage involves opening your mouth wide for the camera. The dentist will have to take a digital camera scan of your tooth using an intraoral camera. The computer\u2019s software will create digital images of the tooth surface. From several static pictures, the machine will convert and stitch the images together to make a single 3-D model of your tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Milling<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this step, the machine will create the customized dental crown needed for your tooth. To make sure that it doesn\u2019t stand out from the rest, the dentist will choose the closest coloured ceramic block based on the original colour of your tooth. The device can then start to make the crown. Milling the new crown will only take about 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fitting the Crown<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the newly made crown is ready for fitting. The dentist will ensure that you get the proper fit and bite, polishing and cementing the crown to your tooth to bond it in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Advantages of CEREC Crowns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Made-of-ceramic-CEREC-crowns-blend-in-with-the-rest-of-your-teeth-opt.jpg\" alt=\"Made-of-ceramic-CEREC-crowns-blend-in-with-the-rest-of-your-teeth\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Made-of-ceramic-CEREC-crowns-blend-in-with-the-rest-of-your-teeth-opt.jpg 750w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Made-of-ceramic-CEREC-crowns-blend-in-with-the-rest-of-your-teeth-opt-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made-of-ceramic-CEREC-crowns-blend-in-with-the-rest-of-your-teeth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any procedure, there are pros and cons to getting CEREC crowns. Here are the benefits if you choose to have them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenience<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quick design process allows for same-day service, so you can get a new crown in just one visit. Without needing to take multiple visits to your dentist, you don\u2019t have to take time off work or miss a class. With CEREC crowns, you can save more time and get results within the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary Crowns are Unnecessary<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With traditional dental crowns, your dentist will place a temporary crown over your tooth to protect it between office visits. On the other hand, a CEREC crown procedure means you don\u2019t have to wear a temporary crown while you wait for the lab to make a custom one.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Say Goodbye to Messy Dental Impressions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the dentist will take digital impressions of your teeth to make a 3D model, they don\u2019t need to use dental plaster to capture the alignment and shape of your teeth. The CEREC machine eliminates the need for impression trays, which can be bulky, messy, and uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Durability<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One might think that dental crowns made in a single visit are lower in quality compared to their traditional counterparts. Fortunately, that isn\u2019t the case. Research suggests that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4402686\/pdf\/1_cerec.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can get a reliable restoration of your tooth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the installation of a CEREC crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More Convincing Appearance<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other people might not realize that your tooth has a CEREC crown. Since it doesn\u2019t have a metal core, it tends to look more natural and blends in better with the rest of your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Disadvantages of CEREC Crowns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Not-all-dental-offices-use-CEREC-machines.jpg\" alt=\" Not all dental offices use CEREC machines\" width=\"1500\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Not-all-dental-offices-use-CEREC-machines.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Not-all-dental-offices-use-CEREC-machines-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Not-all-dental-offices-use-CEREC-machines-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Not-all-dental-offices-use-CEREC-machines-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, like all procedures, there are pros and cons. Despite all the very real benefits that CEREC crowns have to offer, there are some drawbacks to think about:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Availability in Your Area \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unfortunately, not all dental offices offer this procedure since they might not have the machine needed for the restorations. Also, dentists require extensive training to handle such a system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not Suited for Your Needs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just because a CEREC machine is available doesn\u2019t immediately mean it\u2019s the right solution for you. Consult first with your dentist before deciding whether getting a CEREC crown is appropriate for your dental problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Crowns vs. CEREC Crowns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in both cases you get the same result at the end, which is a dental crown, the process for getting a traditional crown fitted differs in important ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Various Materials Used<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With traditional crowns, dentists make use of different materials like metal, ceramic, porcelain, resin, and zirconia. It\u2019s also possible to fuse porcelain to metal and porcelain to zirconia. On the other hand, CEREC crowns work only with ceramic.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A Longer Process<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to a CEREC crown, a traditional crown requires more time to complete. While you can finish in a single day with the former, you\u2019ll have to visit your dentist\u2019s office at least twice for the latter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the rundown on a typical traditional crown procedure:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-908 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-a-dental-x-ray-is-part-of-the-traditional-crown-process.jpg\" alt=\"Getting a dental x-ray\" width=\"1500\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-a-dental-x-ray-is-part-of-the-traditional-crown-process.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-a-dental-x-ray-is-part-of-the-traditional-crown-process-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-a-dental-x-ray-is-part-of-the-traditional-crown-process-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-a-dental-x-ray-is-part-of-the-traditional-crown-process-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dentist will first examine and prepare the tooth, which can include taking X-rays of it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, they\u2019ll file down and remove part of the outer layer of your tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using dental plaster, they will make an impression of both your trimmed tooth and the surrounding teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll wear a temporary crown in the meantime while they send the impression to a lab that creates the new crown. This may take several weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the crown arrives, you\u2019ll return for the second visit, when your dentist can bond the crown to your tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for Your Teeth after Getting CEREC Crowns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking good care of your CEREC crown can help prolong its life. Keep in mind the following tips for doing this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Good-oral-hygiene-prolongs-the-life-of-your-CEREC-crown-opt.jpg\" alt=\"Good-oral-hygiene-prolongs-the-life-of-your-CEREC-crown-opt\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Good-oral-hygiene-prolongs-the-life-of-your-CEREC-crown-opt.jpg 750w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Good-oral-hygiene-prolongs-the-life-of-your-CEREC-crown-opt-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/easy-ways-oral-hygiene\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your teeth carefully<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider using a toothpaste intended for sensitive teeth if the crown or the surrounding teeth are hypersensitive to heat or cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice flossing daily to keep all of your teeth in great condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid eating hard foods like ice or hard candy to prevent your crown from cracking. Although just as strong as the natural enamel of your teeth, it is still susceptible to wear and tear if used aggressively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all these considerations in mind, you may want to get an informed opinion before making a choice. However, if you don\u2019t want to wait too long to get your smile back, then CEREC dental crowns could be the solution for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you do a Google search for \u201cCEREC crowns near me\u201d, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambtonfamilydental.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discuss with a dentist regarding your options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see whether this method is available and recommended for your particular case. If you have any more inquiries about dental crowns, our team at Lambton Family Dental is here for you, offering dental care services in Sarnia. You can contact us at (519) 344-5747 or email us at info@lambtonfamilydental.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentists sometimes recommend a dental crown to rectify damaged teeth. 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