If you need a crown, you will be pleased to know that modern technology has made things easier. Using porcelain that is actually stronger than your own enamel we can make you a crown in the time it takes to run a short errand.
With Cerectm Crowns, gone are the days of having a temporary crown for two weeks while the crown is made by a laboratory technician. Now, in the time it takes for you to enjoy a show or two on our Ipad, read a few magazine articles, or run a couple of errands your crown will be designed and made in the office by Dr. Wetherington. The same day we prepare the tooth for restoration, we will deliver and permanently cement the final crown out of a beautiful solid porcelain material. Even thought it is more labor intensive, and takes much longer, we exclusively use the strongest porcelain material on the market when we do this procedure, leading to a long lasting and beautiful restoration.
This is accomplished with Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Milling Technology (CAD/CAM for short). This Technology has actually been around in the dental world for over 25 years, but it has not been until the last few years that accuracy and materials have reached the critical point where it offers a very predictable long term restoration. Yet, only 10% of dental offices in the US use this technology.
If you are interested in this technology, call us to discuss it more. Dr. Wetherington will happily talk to you about the benefits and limitations of this option for restoring your teeth.