Reconstruct a Broken Tooth With CEREC

You have a broken tooth and you are thinking of restoring it with CEREC. You have heard that you can get the restoration in a single day with CEREC and you are intrigued. First, though, you want to learn about the procedure. You also need to know the types of breaks CEREC can fix. Get the details on this procedure to determine if you are a good candidate for a same-day restoration.

Using CEREC to fix a broken tooth

In the past, patients had to go to the dentist at least twice to fix broken teeth. During the first visit, the dentist prepared the tooth, took impressions and placed a temporary restoration. Patients came back the second time to get the permanent restoration.

With CEREC, the dentist prepares the tooth and takes digital impressions. The impressions are sent to a computer and the dentist creates a model to send to a milling machine. The milling machine creates the restoration in approximately 10 minutes. The dentist polishes the restoration and puts it on the broken tooth. The entire process can be completed in two hours or less, although more complicated restorations can take slightly longer. Learn which CEREC restorations are used to fix broken teeth.

Broken cusp

Cusps are located on the biting surface of the teeth. When a patient breaks one or more cusps, the dentist might recommend a dental onlay. This indirect filling is fabricated using CEREC and placed inside the tooth and over one or more of the cusps. The onlay is made out of ceramic and matched to the natural tooth’s color. A dental onlay strengthens the tooth and restores the function.

Fracture down the side of the tooth

If the fracture runs down the length of the tooth, an onlay cannot repair it. Instead, the dentist might recommend a dental crown. Dental crowns can also be constructed with CEREC. The crown is placed around the tooth and provides strength and stability. A dental crown can save the tooth.

Serious break that extends below the gumline

Some patients experience serious breaks that go under the gumline to the nerve. If left untreated, the tooth’s pulp will get infected. Dentists might need to do a root canal before placing the crown. After the root canal is done, dentists can create the dental crown in the office and place it on the same day. Patients who have a serious break need to go to the dentist quickly, so the tooth can be saved.

Are you interested in CEREC?

Your time is precious, so you do not want to go back and forth to the dentist’s office to restore your broken tooth. You can restore a broken cusp or cusps or a fractured tooth with CEREC. Your dentist might recommend a dental onlay or a crown, and in some cases, you might require a root canal. Your dentist will talk to you about the procedure and determine the right option for your restoration.

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