Over the last 6 years Dr Harrison has done 9 Cerec inlays and 1 Cerec Crown to replace old amalgam fillings that had started to crack my teeth. I have been so impressed by the speed of the treatment and the fine results. No impressions, no waiting for crowns to come back from dental labs, and the inlays and crowns match the natural colour of my teeth.
David Woodland
Allambie Heights NSW

CEREC Dentistry

CEREC stands for Ceramic Reconstruction. This is a CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacture) machine that can produce high quality dental restorations chairside without having to use a dental laboratory.

After the tooth is prepared, it is scanned with an electronic camera that allows the dentist (and the patient) to see the image of the prepared tooth on the screen. The restoration is designed from this scan and then automatically milled from a solid ceramic block. This is accomplished so precisely that it can be accurately fitted and durably bonded to the prepared tooth, at the same dental appointment.

Ceramic restorations possess an inconspicuous appearance like natural teeth and exhibit similar hardness. Furthermore, in contrast to amalgam ceramic inlays have no toxicity and a long durability. Unfortunately, most ceramic inlays are produced in dental labs and the patient has to accept at least two visits. With our new CEREC technology, we are able to do this in the same appointment!

Why Cerec?

Cerec preserves and protects your own tooths structural integrity
Ceramics are bio-compatible
Only one appointment
Perfect looks
Perfect comfort
Perfect quality
Long lasting and durable
Maximum strength – great looks!

Unquestionably the most cost effective restoration available today

Ceramic Reconstruction Step-by-step

The defective filling and decay is removed. A reflective powder layer prepares the tooth for imaging.
An optical 3D image is acquired with a small camera and the restoration is created on the screen using the image data. This is accomplished during a single appointment using Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) technology.
After polishing, the new restoration fits precisely. A unique light hardens the bonding material, uniting porcelain and tooth. Polishing or glazing ensures a pleasantly smooth and natural feel.

The colour and appearance make the special ceramic material blend with your tooth. Perfectly bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for your teeth. Maximum strength, great looks.

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