If you have a busy schedule, it can be hard to schedule a dental visit. But thanks to the latest technological developments in dentistry, you can now have crowns fitted on the same day as your initial appointment. Based in Edmonton, OK, Dr. Michael J. Wallace provides natural-looking ceramic crowns with cutting-edge instruments, so you spend less time in the dental chair.
What are CEREC Crowns?
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This state-of-the-art technology means that Dr. Wallace can restore your damaged teeth in a single visit without it being a strain on your wallet. These crowns are made using high-quality ceramic resin material that can easily be matched to the color of your other teeth so that the crown looks perfectly natural.
CEREC’s innovative technology uses computer-assisted design and manufacture procedures that combine a camera, computer, and milling machine. Once Dr. Wallace has captured an image of your damaged tooth, he can transfer it to the computer and use CAD (Computer Assisted Design) software to simulate the restoration. The machine then automatically makes the crown while you wait. For the final step, Dr. Wallace bonds the crown to your damaged tooth. You will be in and out of the dentist’s chair in about an hour. CEREC restorations are completely safe and effective and this technology has been in use for almost a decade.
How Same-Day Crowns are Better than Traditional Crowns
As well as the time-saving benefit, same-day crowns have other advantages:
- A long-lasting, natural-looking result
- Less time off work
- Comfortable procedure
Because he uses CEREC technology, Dr. Wallace does not need to take impressions of your current teeth and send them to a lab or to create temporary teeth. This means you don’t have to make a second visit to get your crowns.
Dr. Wallace has been making smiles wider in Edmonton, OK since 2005. Contact him today at (405) 340-0411 to find out more about same-day crowns.