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What is the CEREC 3?
CEREC 3 means we can quickly and economically restore damaged teeth using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth in your mouth.   CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.  

What advantages does the CEREC 3 offer me?
First and foremost, the restoration can be performed in a single session, usually in about one hour.  With CEREC 3 there's no need for us to make an impression and send it to a lab.  We will not inconvenience you by asking for a second visit.

Second, the restoration is natural looking, as it is made out of tooth-colored ceramic material.  It's metal-free, no silver fillings to discolor your smile!  The ceramic material is compatible with tissue in your mouth, high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant.  It allows us to be extremely precise and save more of the healthy part of your tooth.

What can it be used for?
Partial and full crowns
Veneers
All other single-tooth restorations  

How does the CEREC 3 work?
First, we prepare the damaged tooth by removing any decay or unsound tooth structure.  Then a thin layer of reflective powder is painted on the tooth surface.   A special camera scans the tooth and takes a picture or "optical impression" of the tooth. 

Computer Aided Design technology helps us design the restoration from the optical impression.  You can actually watch us design your new restoration on a full-color computer monitor right before your eyes!