New Technology

Dr. John is now pleased to offer patients CEREC restoration services – a superior method of creating precisely-designed, color matched and highly durable ceramic restorations in one office visit. What does "CEREC" mean?  CEREC is an acronym that stands for  Ceramic  Restoration.  From simple fillings to full crowns to veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single appointment.  

The CEREC Unit is mobile and houses a medical grade computer and the CEREC camera.  Dr. John uses the camera to take a digital picture of your prepared tooth.  This picture is used instead of a traditional impression.  This means no impression tray and material for you to gag on.  The computer and CEREC 3D software converts the digital picture to a three dimensional virtual model of your prepped tooth.  Dr. John  then designs your restoration right on screen using the software while you wait (and watch!).  This software can assist Dr. John with designing any single tooth restoration:  crowns, inlays (fillings), onlays (partial crowns), and veneers.  Once Dr. John has designed your restoration (usually about 5 minutes), he clicks a button, and the design data is communicated via a wireless radio signal to the CEREC Milling Unit.

Dr. John or his dental assistant then selects a ceramic block that matches the shade of the tooth being repaired.  He or she then inserts the block into the Milling Unit.  The data from the Acquisition Unit is used to direct two diamond coated burs to carve the block into the indicated shape of the restoration.  This process usually takes 8 to 18 minutes depending on the size and type of restoration.  After the milling is finished, Dr. John or his dental assistant  polishes the finished filling or crown and bonds it into place.  

CEREC is the world's only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit.  With CEREC at Dr. John’s side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer!  For you, our patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.