Cad Cam Dentistry

Advancements in technology allow crowns, veneers and
fillings to be both designed and manufactured with computer
technology. This is Cad Cam dentistry.

Cerec by Sirona is the most prominent name today in Cad Cam
dentistry.  20 years experience and tens of thousands of
restorations created are behind this proven process.  Sirona
has spent millions of dollars in both the research and
design of Cerec.

In the United States, there is currently fewer than 10% of
dentists that currently use Cad Cam Dentistry.

What are the components of the Cerec Unit?

The Acquisition Unit

Computer tower, LCD screen, imaging camera and program
software make up the acquisition unit.

2. The Milling Unit

This is a box shaped chamber that is separate from the
acquisition unit. It wirelessly receives directions from the
acquisition unit and mills(cuts) crowns and fillings from
blocks made from porcelain or acrylic. This chamber is
comprised of a self contained water supply and 2 diamond
coated burs that create the specified shape of computer
designed restorations.

Why perform Cad Cam Dentistry?  What are the benefits?

1. Time savings. The majority of restorations are completed
in a single visit. That means NO return trips to the
dentist.

2. No temporary restorations. The single visit procedure
means no cumbersome temporaries placed on teeth while
waiting for permanent restorations.  That means NO
temporaries to fall off or out inconveniencing the patient
further by returning to the office to have it replaced.

3. Less novacaine. One visit means no numbing on
subsequent appointments.

4. Less Tooth Drilling: Because Cerec restorations are
placed with extremely strong cement(glue), more tooth
structure can generally be preserved during a procedure.

5. Very high degree of accuracy with cerec restorations.
High magnification proves these fillings to be equal to or
better than lab quality alternatives.

6. Extreme strength.  10 year studies show as high as 90%
success rates.

Cerec by Sirona is the dental industry leader in Cad Cam
Dentistry. Their procedure yields cutting edge, high quality
restorations.

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