CEREC Ceramic Reconstruction

Riccarton Dentist was an early pioneer of CEREC Ceramic Reconstruction and Wayne has successfully completed over 1200 of these highly effective restorations. (May 2011).

The CEREC method is a chairside CAD/CAM restorative procedure. These one visit tooth coloured ceramic restorations are a simple and convenient way of restoring strength to teeth that have been weakened by old amalgam fillings. Over twenty years of study on this material proves its longevity.

An optical impression of the tooth is taken using a camera. Next the software takes the digital picture and converts it into a 3D virtual model on the computer screen. A ceramic block that matches the tooth shade is placed in the milling machine. An all-ceramic, tooth-coloured restoration is finished and ready to bond in place.

Key advantages of the procedure are that it enables patients to keep as much of their existing tooth as possible, procedures are carried out in one visit, with no temporaries or need for a second appointment.

What is CEREC?

The name CEREC is an acronym that stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. The method was developed by Dr Werner Moermann and Dr Markus Brandistini in 1985 at the University of Zürich in Switzerland. Since this time CEREC, by Sirona, has undergone continuous technical and clinical developments.

Sirona's CEREC CAD/CAM dental restoration method simultaneously designs and mills, enabling the dentist to prepare perfectly fitted ceramic restorations in one patient visit, with huge savings in time and laboratory costs.

Why Choose CEREC?

Convenience

Everything is done in one appointment. No impressions, no temporaries, no need for a second injection. The CEREC Dentist uses computer aided technology on site, no need to send impressions to the lab and wait for a technician to make the restoration. Your new tooth is milled at your dental practice, while you wait and then fitted in the same appointment.

Conserving

Protects and Preserves your own tooth's structural integrity. A safe and conserving alternative to grinding down teeth for crowns. Also, if your CEREC needs replacing in 20 years' time – you still have some original tooth to work with.

Strong, beautiful teeth

Strength of gold, looks of natural teeth. No more metal mouth, your smile no longer reveals your dental history.

Long lasting and durable

They fit so precisely, they bond to tooth structure and make the tooth stronger.

Bio-compatible

Unlike metal restorations, CEREC are inert and non-allergenic and do not release any chemicals. Closely matching the composition of your natural teeth, they expand and contract just like natural teeth when exposed to changes in temperature.

Would you like to learn more. Read about the CEREC procedure from a patient’s perspective, in CEREC A Patient’s Story.