Patient question: what is CEREC® and can I benefit from it?

CEREC® is a technology for restoring damaged teeth, and this restoration can be completed in a single visit to Tieken Smiles. It makes your teeth stronger and more beautiful, all while keeping your teeth looking natural. The restoration is metal-free and the high-grade ceramic material is compatible with the natural tissue found in your mouth. This is the finest restorative material available today, all in one appointment.

CEREC® 3D uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. Dr. Tieken uses a special camera to take an accurate picture of the damaged tooth. This optical impression is transferred and displayed on a color computer screen, where the dentist uses CAD technology to design the restoration. Then CAM takes over and automatically creates the restoration while the patient waits. Finally, the dentist bonds the new restoration to the surface of the old tooth. The whole process takes about one hour!

Dr. Derek Tieken is your local CEREC dentist for single-visit tooth restorations in League City, Webster, Kemah and the greater Houston area. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment!