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CEREC Same-Day Dentistry: A Guide to the Latest Technology in Restorative Dentistry
Have you been braving the discomfort of damaged teeth because you dread spending time at the dental office? Not anymore. Thanks to same-day dentistry, treatments are faster and more convenient than ever. Pearl Dental Care employs CEREC technology to design, prepare, and place dental restorations in just one appointment, minimizing wait times and eliminating the need for ill-fitting, temporary restorations.
Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl in Hamden, Connecticut, deliver high-quality results with CEREC crowns but without the wait.
A dive into CEREC technology
CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” This technology combines computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and human craftsmanship to fabricate high-quality dental crowns in a single visit.
Traditionally, getting dental crowns involves multiple dental appointments, which could span over several weeks. During the initial appointment, your dentist prepares your tooth, takes manual/ goopy impressions, and sends it to an offsite dental lab to manufacture your crown. Fabricating a traditional crown takes several days. As you wait for your permanent crown, your dentist fits a temporary crown to support your smile. Once your crown is ready, you make another trip to the dentist for the fitting. Returning for the final crown usually requires an injection of anesthetic again.
On the other hand, the CEREC procedure involves the following:
- Prepping your teeth but in a much more conservative manner than traditional crowns because we do not have to worry about temporary crowns
- Using an intraoral camera to scan your teeth. No manual/ goopy impressions
- Using CAD software to design your crown with an exact replication of your tooth
- Using an in-house milling machine to carve out your crown from a ceramic block. The procedure takes about 15 minutes
- Adjusting your crown and permanently bonding it to your tooth
The “same-day” slogan isn’t just a buzzword. The entire process of preparing, fabricating, and installing your crowns happens in one appointment.
Actual Patients Before and After Results
Benefits of same-day dentistry: saving time and hassle for patients and better for your tooth
We understand life gets busy. Fixing your smile may not top your priority list, especially if the process takes too long. But thanks to same-day dentistry, restoring your smile doesn’t require taking days out of your busy schedule. CEREC technology is the modern definition of convenient, hassle-free dentistry.
The other benefits of CEREC crowns include:
- Comfort — digital impressions are much more comfortable than physical impressions with a putty material (think goopy mess)
- Saves money — fewer dental appointments mean more money in the wallet
- No temporary crowns — you get your permanent crown right away. No need for an uncomfortable, temporary crown as you wait for a lab to finish your permanent crown
- Preserving more tooth structure than traditional full crowns
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Are CEREC crowns as good as traditional ones?
Since CEREC crowns are made in a single day, you may doubt their credibility. While CEREC crowns are fast and convenient, they are carefully designed without sacrificing quality. So, yes, CEREC crowns are as good as traditional crowns, or even better. CEREC technology creates a precise replica of your teeth, resulting in more natural-looking and perfect-fitting restorations.
Where can I find a CEREC dentist near me?
We’re proud to say Pearl Dental Care offers CEREC single-visit dental crowns, inlays, and onlays to restore smiles without the wait.
To benefit from this cutting-edge technology, please call (203) 285-8245 to schedule a free consultation with Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl. We serve patients in Hamden, CT, and welcome new patients from the neighboring communities.
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Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD
Adam R Abel, DMD, MD
Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD
Gary R. Pearl, DMD, MAGD, graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Pharmacy and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He spent his general practice residency at Park City Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, and is a graduate of the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL. In 2005, he achieved the highest Academy of General Dentistry honor- Mastership (MAGD). Dr. Pearl is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Pearl is an expert in many facets of dentistry is constantly advancing what dentistry can offer.
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD
Scott A Pearl, DMD, FAGD, attended college at the University of Connecticut followed be earning a masters degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from Quinnipiac University. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. In 2021, Dr. Pearl became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a milestone reached by only six percent of dentists in the US. He is President of the New Haven Dental Association from 2024 to 2025 (Board Member since 2021), and a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Dental Association and CT State Dental Association. His clinical interests include CEREC digital dentistry and implants.. He believes that quality dental care can profoundly affect patients’ physical and mental well-being.
View LinkedIn ProfileAdam R Abel, DMD, MD
Adam R Abel, DMD, MD, specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He received his BS from Tufts University and his DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He then underwent specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. He earned an MD degree at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed extensive training in anesthesiology and general surgery. Dr. Abel also works in NYC and has a teaching position at Weill Cornell, where he also performs advanced jaw surgeries, including orthognathic surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.