Implants In the past one of the disadvantages to replacing a missing tooth with an implant was the long waiting period. This process used to take months to do, but fortunately, new technological advances and techniques now make it possible, in many cases, to place a crown or an implant the same day the tooth is removed.
CAD-CAM In the past, the process of making an inlay or onlay involved a series of appointments in our office, followed by the fabrication of the restoration in a dental laboratory. Today, we have a new technology called CAD-CAM (CEREC 3-D) that allows us to custom create tooth-colored restorations, crowns and veneers right here in our office. In a single appointment, we can prepare your tooth, create the testoration, and cement it in place! The advantages of CAD-CAM include:
extremely accurate restorations
procedures can be completed in a single appointment
restorations are tooth-colored and natural-looking, and they’re bonded in place.
