Dental Crowns and Bridges

For your convenience, we offer single-visit dentistry, with innovative CEREC technology. This system is often called "crowns in a day," but it can be used to fabricate a variety of porcelain restorations. Fillings, inlays, or onlays are conservative alternatives, which can also be fabricated and placed in one visit.

Crowns

We believe in preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. After removing damaged and decayed material, inlays or onlays can be designed to fit the tooth just like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Full crowns are only recommended when the damage is extensive enough that the tooth needs considerable reduction.

Bridges

For fixed bridges we use Zirconia, a beautiful material with exceptional strength. Unless an especially large number of teeth are being replaced (requiring a long span), Zirconia is equivalent or superior to metal bridges for fracture resistance. The adjacent teeth must be reduced and crowned to support the bridge. We recommend dental implants as an alternative because they have no impact on healthy teeth and can last a lifetime.

The procedure

Like traditional crowns, CEREC restorations are fabricated from an impression. Unlike the traditional method, this is a digital impression – eliminating the discomfort and mess. Using sophisticated CAD/CAM software, we will design every detail of the restoration with exacting precision. The design is sent to our on-site milling machine, which sculpts the restoration in about 15 minutes.

Benefits of CEREC

At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing the highest possible level of patient care. We use CEREC for many reasons, including:

• Convenience – You can avoid the follow up appointment, and the hassles of wearing temporaries.
• Comfort – No impression trays are needed.
• Cosmetic – The ceramics are perfectly color-matched, so no one will even know that you've had dental work.
• Natural – The enamel-like restorations mimic natural teeth in look and feel.
• Safe – CEREC restorations are biocompatible and metal free.

Whether you have a small cavity, extensive decay, or old amalgam fillings, we will transform your dental problems into a beautiful, healthy smile. Call 864-879-6494 today and schedule a consultation.

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