Technology today is changing our everyday lives. Many people, however, aren't aware that technology also is impacting dentistry in new and exciting ways. Cutting-edge innovations in dental instruments are requiring less time in the dental chair, causing less discomfort and creating satisfying results. One breakthrough instrument, called CEREC, allows dentists to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience.  There are over 10,000 CEREC providers in the united states and 25,000 world wide.  This is the future of dentistry.

Dr. Shvartsman utilizes Biomimetic Dental principles when restoring your teeth. He is so confident in the longevity of his restorations that he offers a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all his CEREC crowns and onlays

Dr. Shvartsman fits the restoration to the  missing part of your tooth like a jigsaw puzzle. This is in sharp contrast to traditional Civil War Era technique, used by the majority of today's dentists, that fits the tooth to the restoration as done for traditional metal reinforced crowns where the tooth is drilled down to a nub or a stump n order to retain the crown.

We are proud to have upgraded to the latest CEREC technological upgrade the CEREC AC.  This new machine uses a new imaging camera: Blue LED for more accurate images and better resolution. That means more accurate and better fitting restorations for our patients.

What is CEREC?

CEREC is an acronym for Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Translated, it means that a dentist can economically restore damaged teeth in a single appointment using a high-quality ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth.

How does the instrument work?

CEREC uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. A special camera is used to take an accurate picture of the tooth to be restored. This optical impression is transferred and displayed on a color computer screen, where Dr. Shvartsman or his staff uses CAD technology to design the restoration. Then CAM takes over and automatically creates the restoration while the patient waits. Finally, the new restoration is bonded to the surface of the old tooth. The whole process can be completed in a single visit.

What does this innovation mean for a patient?

A tooth-colored restoration means no more metal in the crowns causing black rings at the    or unnatural opaque looking teeth discoloring smiles. The restoration is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. Dentists no longer need to create temporaries or take messy ,  impressions moulds that make you gag and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second and third visit may be eliminated. Crowns do not need to be returned to the Dental Lab due to a bad fit. The CEREC has over a decade of clinical research and documentation to support the technology. The restorations have been proven precise, safe and effective.

How can I find out if this is an option for me?

Feel free to call  631-361-3577 and ask us about CEREC. We will be happy to answer your questions about this exciting new technology.