CEREC versus the Lab: Which Option is Better for Your Dental Crown?
As technology changes, perceptions often take time to catch up to reality. That’s certainly been the case with many advancements in dental technology, as patients often have many questions about new procedures, techniques, and technological advances. Take, for instance, CEREC crowns. Many patients still wonder whether something made with the aid of a computer can be as good as a crown crafted in a laboratory. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should choose the CEREC or lab-crafted crown for your dental needs, read on!
Is One Better Than the Other?
Obviously, most dentists would love to be able to just come out and say that one technique is better than another in every instance. Sadly, however, that simply isn’t possible. The reality is that there are a great many factors that go into determining which sort of dental procedures any given patient should receive, including important considerations such as the location of the tooth.
When it comes to the quality of the crown, though, that really is dependent upon two main factors. The first is the skill of the person creating the crown – regardless of where it is made. When you have a skillful crown designer, he or she will produce a quality crown regardless of whether the work is being done in a lab or using a CEREC machine. The second factor related directly to the skill of your dentist. It is a fact that some dentists produce higher-quality restorations than others.
In short, if you have a skilled crown-maker and an experienced and highly-skilled dentist, your crown is going to be a high-quality restoration that is both functional and esthetically pleasing. If you have an unskilled dentist or crown-maker, your crown is likely to be less than satisfactory regardless of how or where it is designed and made.
How Can You Ever Be Sure?
Obviously, there is more to selecting between a lab-produced crown and the in-office CEREC crown than just relying on the product’s reputation. How then can you know which is right for you? The answer is simple: talk to your dentist. He or she will be more than happy to discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of all of the different crown options available to you. Depending on the actual work that you need done, your dentist will likely have a preferred option for your particular treatment need.
At Ebenezer Dental, we’re proud of the fact that we provide high-quality CEREC crowns for all of our clients who need them. Her experience in providing these cutting-edge dental services to our clients is just one of the many reasons why Dr. Karen Kang continues to be recognized as the best dentist in Midtown Manhattan! If you’re in need of a new dental crown and are unsure about which type of crown procedure will work best for your situation, we can help. Give us a call today to find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of CEREC crown technology, and to schedule your next dental appointment.