CEREC Bridges
CEREC: Your Bridge in One Visit
At Tooth Care Pukekohe, we offer CEREC technology, which allows us to create dental bridges in just one visit. Traditionally, the process of getting a dental bridge can take several appointments and may require a temporary bridge while your permanent one is being made. However, with CEREC, we can design, create, and place your custom bridge in a single visit, saving you time and providing you with immediate results.
How CEREC Works?
- Precision Imaging: Using a high-tech 3D scanner, we capture a detailed image of your teeth, eliminating the need for traditional impressions. This digital model ensures a precise fit for your new bridge.
- Custom Design: The CEREC software allows us to design your dental bridge in real-time, ensuring it’s perfectly tailored to your bite and the aesthetics of your smile.
- On-Site Milling: Once the design is complete, the CEREC system uses a ceramic block to mill your bridge right here in our clinic. The entire process typically takes 2-3 hours, allowing you to leave with your new bridge.
How CEREC Works?
- Precision Imaging: Using a high-tech 3D scanner, we capture a detailed image of your teeth, eliminating the need for traditional impressions. This digital model ensures a precise fit for your new bridge.
- Custom Design: The CEREC software allows us to design your dental bridge in real-time, ensuring it’s perfectly tailored to your bite and the aesthetics of your smile.
- On-Site Milling: Once the design is complete, the CEREC system uses a ceramic block to mill your bridge right here in our clinic. The entire process typically takes 2-3 hours, allowing you to leave with your new bridge.
Why Choose a Dental Bridge?
- Restore Function: Missing teeth can make chewing and speaking difficult. A bridge restores your ability to bite and chew effectively, improving your overall oral function.
- Prevent Teeth Shifting: Gaps left by missing teeth can lead to the surrounding teeth shifting out of position, causing misalignment. A bridge helps prevent this by filling the space and keeping your teeth in their proper positions.
- Improve Appearance: A dental bridge provides a natural-looking replacement for missing teeth, restoring the beauty of your smile and boosting your confidence.
- Support Oral Health: By restoring missing teeth, a bridge helps to maintain the health of your gums and jawbone, preventing further issues like bone loss.
The Bridge Procedure with CEREC Technology
1. Consultation and Planning
During your first visit to Tooth Care Pukekohe, we’ll assess the health of your teeth and gums to determine the best type of bridge for your needs. If you’re opting for a CEREC bridge, we’ll take a digital scan of your mouth instead of traditional impressions for precise and comfortable results.
2. Design and Creation
Using the CEREC system, we’ll design your custom bridge in real-time, ensuring that it fits perfectly with your bite and natural tooth shape. Then, the system will mill your bridge from a single block of high-quality ceramic, which matches the colour and translucency of natural teeth.
3. Placement and Adjustment
After your bridge is milled, we’ll try it on for fit, adjust as needed, and then bond it securely in place. Since we’re using the latest digital technology, the fit is incredibly precise, which means a quicker and more comfortable adjustment period for you.
4. Follow-Up Care
After your bridge is placed, we’ll schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that everything is functioning properly and that your gums are healing well. Proper care, including regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups, will help extend the life of your bridge.
Caring for Your Dental Bridge
With proper care, dental bridges can last many years. To keep your bridge in optimal condition, it’s important to:
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss daily, especially around the bridge to remove plaque and food particles.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods that could damage the bridge.
- Schedule regular dental check-ups to ensure the bridge and surrounding teeth remain healthy.
Why Choose Tooth Care Pukekohe?
At Tooth Care Pukekohe, we are committed to providing personalized and high-quality restorative dentistry. Our experienced team uses the latest technology and techniques, including CEREC, to craft bridges that blend seamlessly with your natural smile. Whether you’re replacing one missing tooth or several, we’ll work with you to design a bridge that fits comfortably and looks great. And with CEREC, we can offer you the convenience of getting your bridge in a single visit.
If you’re ready to restore your smile with a dental bridge, contact Tooth Care Pukekohe today to schedule a consultation. We’ll guide you through every step of the process and help you regain your confidence and oral health.