CAD CAM Ceramic dentistry: CEREC (CEramic REConstruction)
Many years ago, dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals. With state of the art technology such as CEREC, Dr. Yi now have the ability to make non-metal based, ceramic crowns that are just as strong as natural tooth. These ceramic materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure. This means when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so Dr. Yi can save as much healthy tooth structure as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth. Since Dr. Yi is fabricating CEREC crowns while respecting traditional prosthodontic method using microscope, it usually takes 2-3 days to complete them. However he also provides a single visit CEREC restorative care under the specific circumstances.
Dedicated ceramic crowns
CAD CAM technology
Computer designed
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Computer milled
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Milled by computer
Milled crown requires detailed finishing on the individual die with traditional prosthodontic method.
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Margin needs to be finished under a higher magnification.
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Sculptured and characterized under the microscope
All crowns are carefully refined under the microscope by Dr. Yi
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Accurate fit of margin on an individual die to fulfill traditional prosthodontic requirement
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Sculptured under the microscope
Customized staining and glazing
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Individual characterization
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Verifying accurate fit of margin on the radiograph
Meticulous restorations to mimic natural dentition
Dental caries underneath existing 5 unit PFM bridge
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Individually restored single tooth and implant ceramic crowns
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Ceramic crown for premolar
CAD CAM technology
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Blended natural appearance
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You can get a new ceramic tooth within a few hours
Broken tooth and amalgam filling at 10:00 AM
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Completed ceramic crown at 3:00 PM
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Ceramic crowns for incisors
AD CAM technology
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Blended natural appearance
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Multiple ceramic crowns
CAD CAM technology
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Blended natural appearance
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No need to use an articulator
CAD CAM technology