Is CEREC Safe?
By Joseph Pizzarello | Published on September 29, 2010
These days, the world of cosmetic dentistry has much to offer patients looking for fast and painless methods of improving their smiles. One such example is none other than CEREC, a technology celebrated by patients and professionals in the industry alike.
CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Essentially, it is a method of dental restoration that works to repair tooth damage in a single dental visit. Whereas traditional dental crowns require multiple visits to the dentist’s office, CEREC is unique in that it offers same-day results.
CEREC can be used to create inlays and onlays, which, unlike regular fillings, can help increase tooth strength. It’s also a far less invasive procedure than most cosmetic endeavors, making it an increasingly popular choice among patients in search of winning smiles.
Clearly, there are a number of logistical and aesthetic benefits inherent in CEREC technology. But is the process actually safe?
Absolutely, says Dr. Joseph Pizzarello of Pizzarello and Silvestro Family Dentistry, a Massachusetts dentist who is pleased to offer CEREC to his Stoneham patients. In fact, not only is the actual procedure safe, but the materials used are safer for patients long-term. Because the material used in CEREC restorations is notably durable, it is less likely to degrade or crack over time. With traditional forms of dental restoration, this isn’t always the case.
Best of all, the results offered by CEREC are not only long-lasting, but extremely natural-looking. Along these lines, the material used in CEREC is such that the results are bound to feel natural as well—a fact that many patients have come to appreciate.
According to Dr. Pizzarello, the important thing to keep in mind about CEREC is that it does more than just offer a quick fix for damaged teeth; it actually restores teeth in a manner that is as precise as it is appealing. So while CEREC isn’t the only tooth restoration option available today, it’s one that undoubtedly constitutes a very wise investment.
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