Oh Say Can you CEREC?

What is a dental crown? It is essentially a cap placed over a tooth to restore strength, shape and girth of teeth, when appearance and function have been compromised. Permanent crowns are generally fashioned from various metals, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all composite-resin, or all porcelain. The crown is cemented onto the tooth, providing a full encasement of the original part of the natural tooth that still remains. Before that happens, however, many people must deal with the dreaded temporary crown. Temporary crowns are usually made of acrylic or stainless steel and serve as a one-size-fits-all protection of a tooth or filling while you wait for your permanent crown for days on end. Fortunately, same day crowns can put a stop to this wait..

Why Do I Need a Crown?

There are many possible reasons why a patient might require a crown including:

To protect a tooth weakened from decay or injury

Restoration of broken or severely worn down teeth

To hold together the parts of cracked teeth which are in danger of breaking completely

Support of a tooth with a cavity too large to withstand a simple filling

Covering over severely discolored teeth

CEREC Crown Convenience

CEREC machines make dental crowns right before your eyes. In the same visit, you are prepped and fitted with a beautiful enamel-like crown, color matched to your existing teeth. The convenience of the single visit extends to the fact that you will not have to deal with a poorly fit temporary crown while you wait for your permanent restoration to be fabricated. CEREC is bonded to your tooth through a chemical process designed to save as much healthy dental tissues as possible. Crowns made on the CEREC are made while you wait. Amazingly, in just one appointment, you can walk away with a natural looking, strong restoration to their damaged tooth, and never have to even think about a temporary crown.

ABOUT YOUR WINNETKA DENTIST:

Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.