CEREC Same-Day Dentistry in Rockford IL

Same-Day Dental Restorations

Biomimetic Dentistry follows minimally invasive principles to preserve and restore your natural tooth structure. Whether with a crown or an onlay, we offer same-day restorations with CEREC. This cutting-edge technology allows us to mill restorations in-house more precisely and accurately. The CEREC scanner allows us to take an optical impression without the need for a toxic impression of “goop” that makes many patients gag. The materials are metal-free and highly biocompatible. It also saves time, eliminates the need for temporary appointments, and is especially convenient for patients who travel from far away to see us! All of this is done in a single appointment.

The CEREC Procedure

Let’s face it: very few of us have perfect teeth that are free of decay and fillings. You can probably see a filling or two in your own mouth, which do just that — “fill” a cavity, or hole, in your tooth left from the excavation of decayed tooth structure. In many cases, those fillings are made of metal material and can go bad, weaken the tooth, or get additional decay under or around it. CEREC is a method to replace these fillings and restore any tooth that is decayed, weakened, broken, etc., to its natural strength and beauty. Better yet, it’s done with all-tooth-colored ceramic materials in a single appointment!

What is CEREC Used For?

Same Day Crowns

CEREC crowns mirror the appearance and feel of a normal tooth and only require one visit to install. Crowns, or tooth-shaped caps placed over teeth, restore the damaged tooth to its original shape, strength, size, or appearance. CEREC crowns preserve a healthy tooth structure while restoring your natural smile.

Same-Day Inlay Restoration

Patients with amalgam fillings often exhibit amalgam breakdowns and damage to the tooth structure as recurrent decay creates stress fractures on the enamel. Unlike most laboratory-created crowns, CEREC inlay restorations stabilize the integrity of the tooth. CEREC materials ensure maximum bond strength and enhance appearance, resulting in your desired smile. CEREC inlay restorations form a smooth, tooth-colored replacement of dental material lost to cavities. Using ultramodern CAD/CAM technology, CEREC inlays exactly mimic your tooth’s color and structure.

Same-Day Onlay Restorations

Silver amalgam restorations regularly result in unsightly crowns and the necessity of replacement over time from recurrent decay. Rather than replace the old amalgam, CEREC onlays are placed on the tooth to retain the original structure and create a more natural look. Onlays, or partial crowns, are more extensive than inlays, covering the tooth surface bumps. The enamel-like material of CEREC mimics the appearance and feel of real teeth.

Multiple Restorations

In the past, patients with multiple failed restorations typically required several appointments to achieve a full restoration. However, With CEREC, multiple restorations can be fabricated, bonded, polished, and installed simultaneously. CEREC technology completes multiple restorations in one visit, resulting in a beautiful smile in a fraction of the time.