CEREC Inlays & Onlays

Dr. Kell is one of the few dental providers that offers this technology in the St. Croix River Area

Our goal is to deliver advanced dental solutions that improve smiles, boost confidence, and save you time. CEREC technology allows us to custom-mill beautiful dental restorations in a single office visit. If you have a tooth compromised by decay, damage, or disease, Dr. Kell can restore health and beauty with a custom crown created in our Hudson dental office. You won’t have to wear a temporary or wait weeks for your permanent restoration. Instead, you’ll regain oral comfort, function, and appearance in a single appointment.

Advantages of CEREC one-visit crowns:

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  NO Impressions taken at appointments
• Custom crowns are produced in a single visit
• You won’t wear a temporary
• These crowns contain no metal
• The results are aesthetically pleasing
• This technology can also be used for fillings
• Your restoration is bonded, rather than cemented, which is more advantageous
• There’s less drilling and fewer injections than with a traditional crown
• More natural tooth structure is preserved
• Minimal time commitment

CEREC
We’re pleased to offer CEREC one-visit crowns to our patients who qualify for a custom-milled porcelain restoration. These state-of-the-art computerized systems use 3D imaging technology and custom-milling units to fabricate all-ceramic dental restorations that look, feel, and perform like natural teeth. Dr. Kell has undergone extensive CEREC training to provide this optimal dental solution.

CEREC Inlays & Onlays

You have a big filling that needs replacement. Do you have to get a full crown? Not necessarily. A more conservative option, inlays and onlays fit into a tooth similar to a filling, yet they are milled restorations, much like a crown. The bumps on top of a tooth are called cusps. Inlays fit between cusps, while onlays fit over one or more cusps. Inlays and onlays allow a patient to retain more natural tooth structure, which is always best.

Not every situation is right for an inlay or onlay, but the dentist will assess your problem and determine the best solution for you. Because they are created in our office with CEREC technology, inlays and onlays require only one appointment. During your visit, we will prepare your tooth by removing decay or old fillings and cleaning the area. We will take digital impressions and use the CEREC machine to create a custom inlay or onlay for you. CEREC restorations are metal-free and will blend seamlessly with your natural tooth color. Once the restoration has been fabricated, the dentist will cement your final inlay or onlay into position. After final polishing and modifications to ensure proper bite alignment, you'll enjoy your stronger, healthier smile for years to come.

The Process
The process is simple. First, Dr. Kell will examine your tooth and determine the necessary treatment, then remove the damaged area and a take a digital photograph. Our computer converts this photo into a 3D image that Dr. Kell will use to design your custom restoration. Your crown specifications are then sent to a milling machine that fabricates your custom crown. Once your crown is completed, Dr. Kell will permanently bond it in place.

Mention that you read about CEREC on our website and receive a promotional discount on your first crown!