Cerec Crowns vs Lab Crowns
CEREC crowns are a wonder of modern dentistry. These crowns can be crafted in our office the same day you come in so you leave with a permanent crown, not a temporary. Convenience Benefits of CEREC Crowns CEREC crowns offer many benefits for our patients. With crowns in the same day, you: Only need to make one visit Do not have to risk failure of a temporary crown Do not have to risk discovery of a less attractive temporary crown Do not need to endure removal of temporary crown Overall, these benefits make CEREC crowns a marvelous addition to our dental arsenal, so we’re happy to offer them. CEREC Crowns Are As Good As Lab-Made Crowns Some people express concerns about CEREC crowns. First, do they look as good as lab-made crowns? Second, do they last as well as lab-made crowns? The answer to both is yes! Some people worry CEREC crowns might not look as good as lab-made crowns. However, our in-office color matching can help us give you a color match as good as the lab. And they are just as polished and made of ceramic with the same luster as your natural tooth enamel. Some people have expressed concerns about the durability of CEREC crowns, but there’s no need to worry about that. This may be the first time you’ve heard of these crowns, but they’ve been in use for over 20 years, so we have a good idea about their durability. Research suggests that they are as durable as lab made crowns, with about 97% intact at five years, and 90% intact at ten years. If you want to get an attractive, durable crown in just one visit, please contact Ascent Dental Group, helping patients in Denver and Cherry Creek, CO.
Causes of a Toothache
I found this diagram on the internet and it really helps explain causes of tooth sensitivy or pain. Causes of a toothache can be many different things. I wanted to share this. Dr. Johnston
Bonnie and her Steak
Meet Bonnie- Bonnie came to us for a crown that fell out. Upon the exam, it was discovered the she had multiple teeth that needed to be removed. At the consult, she was surprised at the treatment plan of removing her teeth. She was told we could replace the teeth with dental implants. Again, she was surprised at the cost and considered not doing them and just removing the teeth. We removed 4 very importnat teeth (2 on each side) and put her in a partial denture. We bone grafted the extraction sites, which take 4-6 months to be ready for implants. She did not like that partial dentures and elected not to wear them. 4 months went by and we placed the implants. At this appointment she asked me when she was going to get to eat steak. We then had a few more follow up visits on the implants and again she asked me when she was going to be able to eat steak. The time came for the implants to be restored with teeth on them. I again heard about the steak. The day we placed the teeth, I had aranged a steak dinner in our consult room. We placed the teeth and I led her into the consult room to show her, her steak. This was one of the top rewarding moments in my career. To see the smile on her face and her surprise. I had to return to other patients, but was told she didn’t leave a crumb on that plate! Here’s to Bonnie and her Steak!!! – Dr. Johnston