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CEREC

Get Your Crown in One Day

Are CEREC one-day crowns right for me?

CEREC – which stands for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (a mouthful!) – is a revolutionary replacement for traditional crowns, inlays and onlays, and veneers, which are used to correct dental damage. With these conventional treatments, the waiting time is significant, and the procedure drags on. With CEREC, patients can make a single visit to the dentist and walk away with a winning smile.

If you require a ceramic restoration of any type, CEREC can save you time and money. The CEREC crowns can last up to five years, and sometimes as long as ten years if they are well cared for. (Note that CEREC devices may not be right for those with a deep bite. Ask Dr. Fakhimi during your consultation in San Diego if you are a candidate for CEREC.)

Benefits of CEREC:

  • Elimination of temporary restorations
  • Minimally invasive treatment
  • Top-quality materials
  • An end to discomfort
  • Short, condensed treatment time
  • Cost-effective
  • Greater preservation of the natural tooth
  • Durability and longevity
  • Bio-compatibility

Components of CEREC - The CEREC system has three elements:

An acquisition device.

Thanks to a computerized camera, the dentist can use 3D images of the tooth to create the ideal ceramic restoration for each patient’s mouth. This photographic process ensures a high degree of precision and customization every time.

3D imaging software.

The software allows the dentist to manipulate images from every angle, examining the teeth in ways that are not possible with traditional 2D x-rays. The teeth can be inverted, rotated and maneuvered by the dentist, just as if they were holding the teeth in their hands.

A milling device.

This mechanism creates personalized restorations based on the information gleaned by the computerized 3D imaging system. The dentist will select a ceramic unit that best matches the patient’s tooth color, and the milling unit creates the chosen restoration in a matter of minutes, in the vein of 3D printing.

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Details of the procedure

First, the dentist prepares the tooth by eliminating all decay and infection, and resizes the base of the tooth. Advanced 3D imaging of the tooth is created with the special CEREC camera and delivered to the computer where it can be viewed by the dentist from every angle.

The dentist then designs the ideal restoration based on the client’s unique needs and anatomy. A block of ceramic is chosen that flawlessly matches the client’s tooth color, guaranteeing that the restoration will be undetectable once it is in place.

Once the design is complete, the milling device takes over, replicating the restoration (veneer, crown, inlay or onlay) to perfection. This process typically takes about 10 minutes. In ordinary restorations, the porcelain is layered by the laboratory, but with CEREC, the porcelain is compressed, endowing it with much greater durability and longevity.

The dentist then makes sure the restoration is well-fitted to the tooth, polishing it and affixing it with care. All this is accomplished in a single, stress-free visit to Soft Touch Dental in San Diego, with no need for multiple visits.

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  1.  We are having all patient’s wait in their car until they are called in for their appointment. To maintain social distancing, we are not utilizing our waiting room. Until your appointment time, you'll be asked to wait in your car until we have a room sanitized and ready for you. Our front desk staff will call you to give you permission to enter the practice, and we will proceed with the following steps.
  2. CDC approved masks for patients and PPE for staff must be worn at all time To further prevent the spread of bacteria all patients have to wear CDC approved masks in the office, besides when you are getting your teeth worked on in your private dental room. Additionally, every staff member is suited up in PPE for their and your safety throughout your visit. 
  3. Temperature checks for all patients and staff are mandatory upon entrance to the office Every staff member and every patient will have a temperature check at the onset of their arrival to the practice, to ensure they are not running a fever.
  4. Medical mouthwash to rinse and clean mouth out Once you have had your temperature checked, our team will direct you to our restroom to use chlorhexidine mouthwash, to prevent spread of bacteria.
  5. All patients and staff need to wash hands for 20 seconds upon entry of office While in the restroom you will also be directed by our team member to wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. 
  6. Covid screening questionnaire that covers the last 14 days of each patient’s activity Every patient must complete a questionnaire letting us know how you have spent your last 14 days, in order to ensure you were following the safety precautions for Covid. 
  7. Sanitation of common areas handles and treatment rooms in between each patient In between patients leaving and entering the office, a staff member will thoroughly clean and sanitize any common area handles and treatment rooms as an extra measure to prevent the spread of Covid.
  8. Private dental rooms for every patient To make sure there is less contact with other patients, everyone will have a clean and sanitized private dental room during their appointment.
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