CEREC Milled Implant Crowns

We have an in-office dental milling machine that is made to create natural-looking restorations. The CEREC technology we use has three major components to it:

• Acquisition Device — This is a high-quality camera and computer that are used to capture detailed images of the tooth that Dr. Yates has prepared to receive the restoration. 3-D images are transferred to the high-tech software, creating a model of what your restoration will look like.
• CAD Software — The 3-D model allows us to view all the specifications of your tooth and the CAD software gives us the technology to craft a precise and accurate blueprint for your new restoration.
• In-House Milling Machine — Our in-house unit will manufacture your restoration using the specifications captured through by the acquisition device and translated using CAD software. Within a matter of about 15 minutes, your restoration will be completed.

While you wait, we’ll be developing the 3-D model of your restoration with CAD/CAM technology. Using our precise specifications, our in-house milling machine with craft a beautiful crown from dental porcelain for your mouth. Within minutes, the restoration will be completed, and you won’t have to worry about having to gag on impression putty.

Once we have prepared your damaged tooth by removing any debris caused by decay and shaping it to fit the crown, we’ll take the digital impressions. With these images, we’ll design your restoration and transmit the blueprint to our milling unit. In about 15 minutes, it will craft your crown out of a solid block of dental porcelain. Before we place it, we make sure that it fits your tooth perfectly and won’t cause you any discomfort or trouble down the road. After polishing the restoration and permanently attaching it to your natural tooth, you’ll be ready to go with no follow-up visit necessary!