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Tell me more about how the CEREC One Visit Crown procedure works.First, Dr. Fedin will examine the tooth and determine the appropriate treatment. It could be a simple filling, or a full crown, depending on how much healthy tooth structure is remaining. Next, if necessary, he will administer an anesthetic and prepare your tooth for the restoration, removing decayed and weakened tooth tissue. This preparation is just like he would do for any other restorative techniques. Dr. Fedin will then take an Optical Impression of the prepared tooth. Instead of filling a tray with impression "goop" that you must bite into and hold in your mouth until it hardens, your tooth will be coated with a non-toxic, tasteless powder. A camera is then used to take a digital picture of your tooth. This whole Optical Impression process only takes a minute or two. Next, the CEREC machine helps Dr. Fedin create the restoration for your tooth. The CEREC 3D software takes a digital picture and converts it into a 3-dimensional virtual model on the computer screen. The doctor will then use his advanced dental expertise to design the restoration using the CEREC 3D computer program. Within a few minutes, a button is pressed, and the restoration design data is sent to a separate milling machine in the office. A ceramic block that matches your tooth shade is placed in the milling machine. About 10 - 20 minutes later, your all-ceramic, tooth-colored restoration is finished and ready to bond in place. Lastly, the doctor will place the restoration in your mouth to ensure proper fit and bite. The restoration is then polished and bonded to the prepared tooth. Your tooth is restored with no "temporary" or return trip necessary. All of this is done in a single appointment! To make an appointment for a CEREC one-visit crown, please call our Chicago office at 312-642-6631. |