Cosmetic Dentistry | CEREC

Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo - California

Single-visit Crowns, Onlays and Veneers with CEREC

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California Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Klim Uses CEREC Technology

CEREC is a revolutionary way to restore damaged teeth today. Dr. Klim is pleased to offer his patients CEREC restoration services—an advanced method of creating precisely-designed, color-matched and highly resilient ceramic restorations right in our practice. From simple fillings, to full crowns to porcelain veneers, CEREC will deliver the results your mouth needs and can often be accomplished in a single appointment.

How does CEREC work?

After examining the tooth and determining the best course of treatment, Dr. Klim will coat a thin layer of reflective powder to the prepared tooth surface. Using the CEREC system, an optical impression is taken in the mouth using a state-of-the-art 3D camera. This digital image replaces the physical impression required in traditional procedures.High-tech CAD/CAM software allows Dr. Klim to design every precise detail of you restoration with the accuracy you’ve come to expect from us. This software allows us to customize the exact shape of the restoration to fit the particular needs of the damaged tooth.

California Ceramic Veneers and Ceramic Crowns Created Using CEREC Technology

Once the restoration has been designed on the computer, technological magic takes place! Exact design specifications are then sent to our on-site milling machine to create your restoration. In a matter of minutes, your all-ceramic, color-matched restoration is ready for placement. The new restoration is then fitted, polished and bonded for permanence. Your tooth is restored back to its natural structure, function and beauty.

What advantages does CEREC technology have for you?

Single visit onlays and crowns. Since Dr. Klim is able to design and fabricate the restoration immediately rather than sending an impression to a laboratory. You do not need to wear a temporary and return for a second appointment

	Patient desired to have amalgams replaced on teeth #2 through #5 to improve buccal corridor alignment.
	Prepared teeth are digitally scanned and designed on the computer.
	A ceramic hybrid layered block is used to mill out computer designed restoration.
	Final restored teeth are ready to "perform and look like natural teeth."
	Finished restorations!

Metal-free dentistry. Health minded people are increasingly becoming concerned with metal in their mouth (particularly mercury). A CEREC tooth restoration isn't just convenient; it is also the healthy choice. Years ago, dentists had few options when it came to repairing decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals. With CEREC, Dr. Klim uses sturdy, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function. These materials closely match the formation of natural tooth structure. This means when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the CEREC restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. So, your tooth does not crack, and you can go on enjoying your meal. Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so Dr. Klim can save as much healthy tooth as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth. The CEREC enamel-like material is biocompatible with the soft tissues in the mouth and provides a high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant finish.

	BEFORE Patient desired to have broken teeth repaired and remaining mercury fillings replaced to prevent the risk of further breaking more teeth.
	AFTER In one visit with CAD/CAM dentistry, the mercury fillings were replaced and broken teeth restored with enamel hybrid ceramics.

Beautiful esthetics — color matched ceramic

	BEFORE Patient desired to have gap closed and tooth redesigned to enhance smile zone.
	AFTER Following whitening treatment, veneer is matched and designed by Dr. Klim using CEREC technology.