Are CEREC® same-day crowns as durable as traditional crowns?

Q: Are CEREC® same-day crowns as durable as traditional crowns?

Thanks to revolutionary CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology, if you’re in need of a dental restoration, you can now have a crown custom-designed, crafted (via a specialized 3D printer), and placed in a single visit to your dentist! It’s a genuine game-changer. As incredible an innovation as same-day crowns are, they still beg one vital question: Are CEREC crowns strong enough to last long term? CEREC Crown Longevity: What to Expect Dental crowns in Wilbraham, MA typically last from 10 to 15 years, with some (typically metal) lasting up to 20 years with diligent care. While CEREC same-day crowns don’t have the same lengthy track record as their traditional counterparts, the results we do have thus far suggests they look, feel, function, and hold up similarly with proper maintenance and care. Other Factors Affecting Dental Crown Lifespan Of course, dental crown longevity depends on a number of factors beyond where the crown is crafted. These factors include: At-home oral hygiene habits Diet Smoking/smokeless tobacco use Fingernailing biting and a person using their teeth as tools Accidentally biting down on hard objects like olive pits and unpopped popcorn kernels Chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) Durable Restoration with CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Wilbraham If you’re in Wilbraham and want to learn more about the awesome durability and convenience of CEREC same-day crowns and how to maximize their lifespan, contact Dr. Mikhail Tsesis and the friendly Wilbraham Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!

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Thanks to revolutionary CEREC&reg; (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology, if you&rsquo;re in need of a dental restoration, you can now have a crown custom-designed, crafted (via a specialized 3D printer), and placed in a single visit to your dentist! It&rsquo;s a genuine game-changer.

As incredible an innovation as same-day crowns are, they still beg one vital question: Are CEREC crowns strong enough to last long term?

CEREC Crown Longevity: What to Expect

Dental crowns in Wilbraham, MA typically last from 10 to 15 years, with some (typically metal) lasting up to 20 years with diligent care. While CEREC same-day crowns don&rsquo;t have the same lengthy track record as their traditional counterparts, the results we do have thus far suggests they look, feel, function, and hold up similarly with proper maintenance and care.

Other Factors Affecting Dental Crown Lifespan

Of course, dental crown longevity depends on a number of factors beyond where the crown is crafted. These factors include: 


	At-home oral hygiene habits
	Diet
	Smoking/smokeless tobacco use
	Fingernailing biting and a person using their teeth as tools 
	Accidentally biting down on hard objects like olive pits and unpopped popcorn kernels
	Chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) 


Durable Restoration with CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Wilbraham

If you&rsquo;re in Wilbraham and want to learn more about the awesome durability and convenience of CEREC same-day crowns and how to maximize their lifespan, contact Dr. Mikhail Tsesis and the friendly Wilbraham Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!