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The patient had concerns of decay and aesthetics of her upper right teeth. The enamel on two teeth appeared worn and brown discoloration was noted. During an exam, Dr. Patel found a moderate depth of decay. A plan was presented to the patient for composite, also known as "tooth colored" fillings for the restorations. Dr. Patel removed all decay and placed the composite fillings. Proper adjustments were made to her bite, the teeth were polished and flossing contacts were checked. The patient should maintain good home care and her teeth will be continuously examined at her routine hygiene appointments.

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What is CEREC? CEREC is an acronym for … Chairside: The technology is in the dental operatory and used while you are in the chair. Economical: The procedure is economical for the patient both financially and in chair time spent. Restorations: The procedure restores your tooth to its natural beauty, function, and strength. Esthetic: The restorations are metal-free and tooth-colored. Ceramic: High-strength ceramics are used that are close in composition to your natural tooth structure. The restorative system allows the fabrication of all ceramic metal-free dental crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneers for natural teeth and dental implants in a single visit. This allows you to experience the highest quality, most lifelike dental restorations in just one visit to the dentist … in, out, and on with your busy life. Single-visit CEREC restorations inherently provide improved infection control as all restorations are fabricated in the facility in front of you. Dr. Sangiv I. Patel has provided patients with thousands of lasting and matching dental restorations without the inconvenience of goopy impressions, temporary restorations, or multiple appointments for almost 20 years. He has lectured, published, and served as a beta-tester, as well as an in-office trainer for CEREC technology through the years. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel at his office in Melbourne, FL to learn more about CEREC same-day restorations.

If you are suffering from a decayed, chipped, cracked, or broken tooth or multiple teeth, then CEREC restorations are an ideal solution for your damaged teeth. Dr. Sangiv I. Patel can also improve your smile with veneers and restore dental implants. All of this is accomplished without the need for messy physical impressions and temporary restorations. This makes CEREC restoration an ideal solution for your emergency care or as a part of the long-term comprehensive treatment plan to restore the natural strength and beauty of your mouth. Better yet, it’s done with all-ceramic, metal-free materials that are tooth-colored in a single appointment, saving you both time and hassle!

A CEREC procedure will start with a comprehensive diagnosis and consultation in which Dr. Patel will design your unique treatment plan. The process will require a digital optical scan in your mouth, a process that only takes a minute or two to complete. This scan will allow Dr. Patel to accurately design your restorations in 3D, all in your presence. From there, your restoration will be sent to the CEREC milling chamber to be robotically fabricated with high-quality ceramic materials. The amount of time needed to create your restoration will be dependent on the number of teeth along with their size. Once the restoration is fabricated, it is verified for proper fit and comfort, including size, shape, bite pattern, and esthetics. It is then finished for final shade and characterization in a computerized furnace before final cementation by Dr. Patel. Our process of integrating the intraoral camera and T-scan bite analysis (when required) ensures that the restoration is comfortable and blends in seamlessly with your natural teeth.

After your restoration is completed, it is imperative for you to maintain a good at-home oral hygiene routine. You can find more detailed information on our Patient Resource section under Dental Instructions. You should also continue to schedule your annual dental exams and biannual cleanings at our office in Melbourne, FL. At each appointment, Dr. Patel will monitor the condition of your restorations and make recommendations for any necessary repairs or adjustments as needed to maintain your high level of comfort and healthy smile for as long as possible. If cared for properly, ceramic restorations can last for many years.

Typically, insurance coverage for CEREC dentistry will vary so our office can contact your insurance provider to determine your benefits and out-of-pocket costs. Whether you have dental insurance or not, our Melbourne, FL facility accepts many payment methods, and we can also help you find low-interest dental financing if it is necessary. Visit our Payments and Financing page for additional information.

At Dr. Sangiv I. Patel's private practice in Melbourne, FL, we understand that your time is important and multiple follow-up appointments are not easy to keep up with. That's why our patients love and appreciate the unique convenience of CEREC same-day restorations for a vast array of dental restorative procedures. Dr. Patel can complete your treatment in one visit with a custom ceramic dental crown, dental bridge, cosmetic veneers, inlay, or onlay, all of which are crafted with high-quality materials and designed to perfectly suit your smile. Contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Patel and learn more about our state-of-the-art CEREC technology. Ask us about CEREC today.

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Procedure Details

The patient presented with pain and cosmetic concerns with a lower tooth that had an old existing crown on it. During an examination, Dr. Patel found that the existing crown had an open margin between the tooth and gums that allowed for decay to get underneath. It was diagnosed that the patient needed the decay cleaned out and a new crown placed. The tooth was prepared, scanned and milled on our CEREC computer & milling unit, which allows the patient to receive their permanent crown the same day. Once the crown was made, Dr. Patel checked the margins and verified the biting occlusion, making proper adjustments for a correct fit. The patient was given instructions for proper home hygiene care and scheduled back for their routine check up appointment.

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The patient presented with an old amalgam (silver) filling that had began to fall out over time. The tooth appeared to have some cracks and it was clearly visible that small pieces of the filling were missing. After performing an exam and xray, Dr. Patel diagnosed that the tooth was fractured and had current decay close to the nerve. Due to the failed existing restoration, extent of decay and condition of tooth structure, Dr. Patel recommended a build up, crown and pulp cap as treatment. The tooth was excavated, removing all present decay. During this process, laser treatment was used to access decay from under the gum line and remove the unhealthy gum tissue . Decay had reached close to the nerve, so a pulp cap was placed. A pulp cap is a material used to protect exposed nerve that is still healthy, in order to help prevent a root canal. The tooth was then built up to provide a proper base for the crown. Using the CEREC computer and milling chamber, Dr. Patel conveniently scanned the area, designed a crown and cemented it all in the same day. This eliminates the hassle of taking impressions and dealing with a temporary crown while waiting for a lab to finish the process. The patient's crown was cemented and proper adjustments were made for a correct fit and bite. He continued to return for his routine hygiene visits.

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The patient came in for an emergency, due to a broken crown on a front tooth. Her main concern was saving the tooth and having treatment completed the same day, as it was a cosmetic concern when she spoke or smiled. Visually, it was noted that the crown had broken and the metal post inside was exposed. The gum tissue surrounding the tooth had become diseased and overgrown, due to the presence of decay. Dr. Patel was able to determine that the decay had reached sub-gingival, meaning very deep, below the gum line and he recommended using laser gum treatment for access. This technology combines laser energy with a gentle stream of water which allows Dr. Patel to remove the diseased tissue, then access and remove all decay. The tooth was then prepared with a build up, post and new crown completing treatment the same day. The patient was given post operative instructions and will continue on their routine hygiene schedule in our office.

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The patient presented for an emergency appointment due to a broken tooth. He was beginning to have pain and the tooth was sharp. During an exam we were able to see a large piece of the existing crown had broken off and the tooth behind was discolored around an old filling . After taking an x-ray we were able to diagnose current decay under the crown and filling, so a treatment plan was presented for replacing both. The teeth were excavated (decay cleaned out) a new filling was placed in one and the other tooth was scanned using digital impressions to design and make a same day crown. The crown was placed, bite was checked and adjustments were made for a correct fit. The patient was encouraged to continue proper hygiene care at home and scheduled for his routine care in our office.

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The patient presented with a broken crown on a tooth that had previous root canal treatment. Due to it's condition, the tooth was not salvageable. Dr. Patel recommended an extraction and bone graft in order to have sufficient bone structure for a future implant, at the patient's request. Once the site had healed, an implant was placed. Dr. Patel continued to monitor the patient's healing and stability of the implant over the next few months. When ready, an abutment and same day CEREC crown were placed as the final restoration. The patient left satisfied with a natural looking tooth and continues to be seen for his routine hygiene visits.

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This patient underwent a full smile makeover in one day with a visit to Dr. Patel in Melbourne, Fl! After a root canal, the patient opted for same-day CEREC crowns to achieve a dazzling, new smile. The ceramic crown technology was able to correct tooth shape and tooth discoloration for this patient.

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This patient came to Dr. Patel seeking to correct an issue with her primary incisors on the top of her mouth. After a root canal, Dr. Patel was able to cosmetically restore the look of her smile with a CEREC Crown all in the same day! Same-day crowns use advanced technology that results in a natural look and increased convenience for the patient.

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While in town visiting, the patient broke a tooth that had recently been filled back home. She was having pain and needed to be seen right away. The tooth was broken, fractured and endodontically involved, meaning there was decay into the nerve. Dr. Patel's diagnosis provided the patient with two different treatment options to either save the tooth with a root canal and crown, or extract it. She decided to save it. Dr. Patel excavated the tooth and removed all decay with the help of our Waterlase laser. The Waterlase was used to access decay below the gum line, as well as disinfect the area. Once the canals were cleaned out, they were filled with a material called "gutta percha" and then sealed off. A post was placed inside for stability and then the tooth structure was built up to support placement of a crown. Using our CEREC computer Dr. Patel took a digital scan of the tooth and a crown was made in our CEREC milling chamber the same day. Once cemented, any necessary adjustments were made to ensure a correct fit and bite.

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The patient presented with two missing teeth on the lower right. She was having trouble chewing and wanted to replace them with implants. A CBCT (Cone Beam Catscan) was taken in our office, which revealed there was bone loss in the area, however the remaining bone and space made her a good candidate for implants. Dr. Patel placed bone grafts in each area to help increase the bone density, resulting in the stability needed. Once the implants were placed Dr. Patel continue to monitor the patient's healing and approximately two months later he restored the implants with abutments and crowns. The patient continues with her routine visits in our office along with her own homecare to maintain good oral health.

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The patient was seen in our office for a dental emergency. She was experiencing pain and sensitivity when biting and chewing. The pain woke her up in the middle of the night, prompting her to request an emergency appointment. An exam and xray revealed that a tooth on her lower right was abscessed and due to bone loss, was now non restorable. Dr. Patel diagnosed that the tooth needed to be extracted. After discussing replacement options, the patient decided that she wanted to replace the tooth with an implant. The tooth was extracted and due to insufficient bone structure, a bone graft was placed in the site. A few months later once the site healed, an implant was placed and subsequent appointments were made to check the healing and implant stability. The implant was restored about three months later with a same day crown. (Depending on the patient's healing time and regeneration of bone, the entire implant process usually takes between 5-12 months.) Once her treatment was completed, the patient was instructed to continue with her routine care in our office.

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The patient presented with concern about an old silver filling that had begun to chip away on her upper left. She was embarrassed about the look and condition of the tooth. During her exam, a digital x-ray revealed recurrent decay under the existing amalgam filling and cracks within the tooth. The old filling was removed and the tooth was excavated with the help of our WaterLase laser to access the subgingival decay. Due to the extensive decay, Dr. Patel recommended that a pulp cap be placed to help protect the unexposed nerve tissue. The tooth structure was built up for support and a crown was milled using our same day CEREC chamber. Once her occlusion was checked and any necessary adjustments were made for a correct fit and bite, the crown was permanently cemented.

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The patient presented with an old bridge on her lower right that was placed many years ago. During an exam with Dr. Patel, he found extensive decay under the bridge causing the two remaining teeth to be un-restorable. A CBCT (cone beam ct scan) was taken and revealed that the patient was a good candidate for implants. After removing the old bridge, Dr. Patel extracted the teeth and placed bone grafts at both sites, due to there being insufficient bone to support the future implants. Over the next 3 months the patient was seen to monitor healing until the implants were placed and then subsequent appointments were made during the next 2 months to again monitor healing and check implant stability. Using our CEREC unit, Dr. Patel was able to fabricate and place the implant bridge in the same day. The patient continues to be seen for her routine care in our office.

Procedure Details

The patient presented for an emergency visit due to a broken tooth. During an exam with Dr. Patel, digital x-rays revealed a vertical crack, requiring a root canal. The tooth was excavated and evaluated, while an intraoral camera was used to record diagnostic photos of the treatment process. The canals were cleaned and disinfected with the help of our Biolase laser and then filled with a material called "gutta percha". Dr. Patel placed a temporary filling at the access until the patient returned a week later for her permanent crown. The temporary filling was taken out and once all decay was removed, the remaining tooth structure was insufficient to support a crown. A post was placed and the tooth was built up to provide stability. Using our CEREC computer and milling chamber, Dr. Patel designed a crown that was then cemented the same day.

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The patient presented with a broken tooth and missing crown. A digital x-ray and CBCT (cone beam catscan) were taken. They revealed a fracture within the tooth, deep decay and an active infection. Dr. Patel diagnosed the tooth as unrestorable and recommended an extraction. Over the next several weeks, the patient was seen for follow up appointments to monitor healing of the extraction site. To replace the tooth, the patient chose to have a bridge placed, as the adjacent teeth had also presented with decay and required crowns. Using our Waterlase laser, Dr. Patel was able to access the...

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