CEREC Crowns – Northborough, MA
High-Quality Crowns in a Single Appointment
If you have ever received a dental crown before, you might remember a rather lengthy process. First, your dentist had to prepare your tooth and take impressions. Then, you had to wear a temporary crown for a few weeks while a laboratory created your permanent one. Today, a more streamlined crown process is available thanks to CEREC technology. In fact, your dentist in Northborough may be able to create a brand-new, high-quality crown for you in a single appointment!
Why Choose Northborough Dental Associates for CEREC Crowns?
- Experienced restorative team
- Efficient, high-quality service
- Natural-looking, long-lasting restorations
What Is CEREC Technology?
CEREC is an acronym that stands for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics. It refers to a technology that allows dentists to design and create dental crowns in a single appointment. Here is a basic overview of how it works:
- Your dentist prepares the tooth by reshaping it so it will fit well beneath the crown
- Advanced scanning technology captures a digital impression of the tooth and surrounding dentition
- Your dentist uses advanced software to finalize the crown’s design
- An in-house ceramic milling unit creates the crown out of a single block of dental-grade porcelain
- Your dentist verifies that the crown’s fit is perfect before permanently attaching it to your tooth
In most cases, the entire CEREC process takes just a couple of hours.
Benefits of CEREC Crowns
CEREC crowns offer numerous benefits, including:
- They save time. You will not have to make multiple trips to our office. Instead, you can enjoy our comfortable waiting room while we work on your crown.
- They eliminate the need for a temporary crown. Temporary crowns are more likely to become dislodged and cause other inconveniences than permanent restorations.
- They look natural. Your dentist will carefully design your crown so that its color, size, and shape make it a perfect complement for your smile. The porcelain that is used to create the crowns is virtually indistinguishable from natural tooth enamel.
- They function well. The digital technology used to design the crowns ensures that they will work well with your bite.
- They can last for years. With proper care, a CEREC crown has the potential to last for 10 – 15 years or longer.
Cost of CEREC Crowns
Because of the advanced technology used to create CEREC crowns, many people assume that they cost more than their traditional counterparts. However, that is not true in most cases. The cost of a CEREC crown is comparable to the cost of a traditional crown made out of similar materials. Plus, most dental insurance policies are willing to cover about half the cost of a CEREC crown. Our team will be happy to help you use your insurance to your greatest advantage. We also offer convenient financing options for patients who do not wish to or cannot pay for the entirety of their treatment upfront.
Would you like to learn more about CEREC crowns, or are you ready to schedule your consultation? Contact Northborough Dental Associates today.