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CAD/CAM, or computer-aided design and manufacturing, has brought major improvements to dental crown restorations. Faster, more convenient, more precise and offering better long-term results, these crowns are available to many patients. Here is a deeper look at the benefits of this approach.
Faster and Easier for Patients
With CAD/CAM crowns, patients can have their teeth examined by our San Francisco dentist and wait while their new crowns are made on site during one appointment. Patients do not have to give bite impressions or wait weeks while labs make their crowns.
Precise Fit
The computerized manufacturing process offers incredible accuracy. As a result, patients can count on their crowns looking absolutely realistic. Comfort is increased, and risks of damaging teeth are minimized.
Better Long-Term Results
Unlike conventional crowns, CAD/CAM crowns are free of metal, which can block X-rays. This means that any future x-ray exams can easily spot any decay underneath, allowing for timely treatment. Tooth sensitivity is also less likely to occur with CAD/CAM crowns.
In some cases, an exam may indicate that patients would benefit more from conventional crowns. Patients can schedule a consultation with our expert in CAD/CAM crowns in San Francisco to learn more about this treatment and its advantages.