As a restorative and cosmetic dentist in New York City, Dr. Hoffmeier is serious about keeping our practice in the leading edge. One of the modern restorative options that we provide is  computerized teeth restorations. The name of this wonderful technology is CEREC dentistry.  

CEREC is: Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.

Chairside means "right there" in the dental office.

Restoration means to bring a tooth closely back to what nature created.

WITH CEREC, USING A COMPUTER SYSTEM, BEAUTIFUL CROWNS AND ONLAYS ARE FABRICATED AND INSERTED IN ONE DENTAL VISIT.

No more messy impressions of your teeth. No more waiting several days to get your restoration! No more dark silver-mercury fillings.

Have you heard of amalgam and composite fillings? Amalgam fillings are a silver-mercury alloy that has been used to restore teeth for more than a century.  Composite fillings, or tooth colored fillings, are a plastic-looking-like type of material that in the recent years has been used to also restore posterior teeth.

When the teeth in the back of your mouth need very large fillings that take up most of the “biting” surface of the teeth, the use of amalgam and composite fillings  WON"T  provide the adequate strength and support your teeth need. Therefore the forces that are applied on the teeth when you chew your food can cause your teeth to break.  Now with technology advances in modern dentistry, this kind of problem has been overcome with the use of restorative materials of much superior strength and beauty, compared with amalgam and composite. CEREC dentistry offers this advanced

technology.

 

Would you like to make an appointment with us today to find out if a CEREC restoration is what you need? 

Then call us today. Dr. Hoffmeier will be glad to talk to you about the CEREC treatment option and how good it can be for you.    

 

CEREC

CEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world's only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC at your dentist's side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown and onlay! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care. So, why are thousands of people world wide choosing the CEREC restorative technique for their dental needs?

Single Appointment Dental Care

Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist. This means that on the first visit, you get an injection of anesthesia, your tooth prepared, an impression taken, and a temporary restoration put on your tooth. You make a second appointment for a couple of weeks later, and get an injection, have the temporary pried off (if it hasn't fallen off already, and have a permanent restoration put on. Why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? With CEREC, the procedure is done in a single appointment, start to finish.

Finest Dental Materials

A CEREC tooth restoration isn't just convenient, it is also healthy. Many years ago, dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals. With CEREC, your dentist can use strong, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function. These materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure. This means when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. So, your tooth does not crack, and you can go on enjoying your evening. Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so your dentist can save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth.

Smile Enhancement

Your smile makes a lasting first impression. Enhance it with CEREC.

Worldwide, a CEREC restoration is placed every 20 seconds. With a history of nearly 20 years, this equipment has helped dentists place over 6 million restorations. Using metal free materials that are the closest to your natural enamel, CEREC gives you the highest quality restorative care. 

 

 

Sandra C. Hoffmeier, DDS, New York City Prosthodontist

CEREC DENTISTRY

Restorative, Cosmetic, Holistic Dentistry