CEREC – full-ceramic dental prostheses
You want customized dentures within a maximum of 2 hours –
without unpleasant impressions, without temporary solutions and without long waiting times.
This is exactly what the innovative CEREC procedure makes possible. With modern technology and years of
experience, we offer you a solution in our LifeDent practice in Lucerne, Volketswil, Bülach,
Winterthur or Neukirch that combines efficiency, comfort and aesthetics.
What is CEREC?
CEREC is the abbreviation for CEremic REConstruction. It is a computer-aided method for producing dentures made of all-ceramic. We no longer need any impression material, just a digital 3D scan. Together with special software, we can then produce your dentures directly in our LifeDent practice.
Your advantages with CEREC:
- No impressions: Thanks to digital 3D scanning, the use of impression trays and impression material is completely eliminated.
- Time saving: From the scan to the insertion of the denture – everything happens in a single session.
- Aesthetics and quality: Full ceramic is durable, tooth-colored and extremely compatible.
- High precision: Thanks to computer-aided production, the denture fits with millimeter precision.
- No provisionals: You leave our practice directly with your final denture.
How does a CEREC treatment work with us?
1. Consulting and Planning
We take the time to understand your needs and answer your questions. Together we decide which solution is best for you.
2. Preparation of the tooth
The affected tooth is prepared: caries or old fillings are removed and the surface is smoothed.
3. Digital 3D scan
We use a small intraoral camera to scan the tooth and the surrounding structures. This procedure is quick, precise and comfortable.
4. Dentures on the screen
We transfer the recorded data into a 3D program in which we design your dentures individually. We take your bite ratio and the natural shape of your teeth into account.
5. On-site production
The planned dental prosthesis is then cut out of a ceramic block using a state-of-the-art milling machine. This process takes around 15 minutes.
6. Adjustment and insertion
The finished denture is individually adjusted, refined if necessary and then inserted. You can immediately enjoy the full functionality and aesthetics.
Who is CEREC suitable for?
The CEREC procedure is incredibly versatile and is suitable for a wide variety of types of dentures.
- Inlays and onlays: fillings that are made externally and inserted into damaged teeth.
- Crowns and partial crowns: cover severely damaged teeth and ensure a natural appearance and function.
- Veneers: wafer-thin veneers are glued to the tooth surface to conceal small imperfections.
- Bridges and implants: missing teeth can be replaced.
Let us advise you in detail on the subject of dentures.
Why all-ceramic?
At CEREC, we only use high-quality ceramic material, which is characterized by the following properties:
- Biocompatibility: Ceramic is particularly gentle and well tolerated by sensitive patients.
- Aesthetics: The denture looks like a natural tooth.
- Durability: With the right care, ceramic lasts up to 15 years.
Do you have any questions about Cerec?
Please contact us for a non-binding consultation.
We would be happy to inform you about this procedure and its possibilities.
FAQ
The entire treatment usually takes 90 to 150 minutes – including planning,
production and insertion.
No, the CEREC procedure is gentle. Thanks to the digital scan, the unpleasant impression procedures are no longer necessary.
Unlike conventional dentures, Cerec can be manufactured directly in the dentist’s office. No impression tray or impression material is required, nor are any temporary dentures required.
It is suitable for crowns, inlays, veneers and bridges.
Yes, all-ceramic is extremely stable and durable. It can withstand even the high loads on chewing surfaces and is often compared to the stability of gold.
If you take good care of your teeth, a Cerec denture can last up to 15 years.
The full ceramic dentures feel natural. If the dentures are professionally fitted, there are no pressure points or irritations.
Digital impressions with the intraoral camera are extremely precise. They capture even the smallest details that are often difficult to capture manually.
Thanks to the high precision of CEREC, adjustments are rare. If the dentures still do not fit properly, we can correct this directly in our practice.
To attach the Cerec dentures, we use a dental adhesive
or cement.
Yes, in principle it is possible to treat several teeth in one session. How long this takes, however, depends on how many and how complete the dentures need to be.
Ceramic is very resistant to discoloration caused by coffee, tea or other foods. With good care, the dentures will remain color-stable over the long term.
If a Cerec denture is damaged, it must be remade. Unfortunately, it cannot be repaired. However, the production is straightforward, as the digital impression has been saved.