A damaged tooth can be embarrassing and inconvenient because it usually means waiting weeks for a custom crown. CEREC® one-day crowns are changing the world of dentistry because they allow for a same-day, fully customized replacement tooth. Dr. Foad Farhoumand and Dr. Farah Farhoumand at Farhoumand Dentistry in Vienna, Virginia uses computer-aided design and manufacturing to give patients a natural-looking crown in a fraction of the time that crowns traditionally take. Go online or call for an appointment today.
CEREC crowns are custom crowns that Dr. Foad and Dr. Farah design and create in the Farhoumand Dentistry office. They capture images of your damaged tooth with a specialized camera, and then the computer program designs a custom restoration based on those images.
The program manufactures the restoration on the spot, taking only around an hour. They then apply the restoration to your damaged tooth with a strong dental bonding agent.
CEREC crowns are durable porcelain, just like traditional crowns are. While they're identical concerning appearance and function, they have a significant advantage. CEREC crowns give you the restoration you need in just one visit, while traditional crowns usually require 2-3 visits to the dentist.
Traditional crowns usually require a temporary crown, one that's worn while the permanent one is being replaced. With CEREC, the first crown you get is your permanent crown.
Your dentist may recommend a CEREC crown in situations such as:
CEREC crowns have the same longevity of other porcelain crowns, which is 10-15 years on average. There are a few of key things you can do to maximize the longevity of your new CEREC crown, including:
Each dental insurance provider has different coverage guidelines, which may or may not cover CEREC crowns. In general, dental insurance covers crowns when they're needed to strengthen and protect the tooth.
However, if they're deemed cosmetic, such as if you get a crown purely to conceal discoloration, insurance is less likely to cover it. Check with your insurance provider for specific coverage.
CEREC crowns give you a beautiful and natural restoration in just one appointment. Go online or call for an appointment today.
