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Dr. Spalenka is an expert and experienced in the use of CEREC and has been providing CEREC restorations since 1986. He is a pioneer in the implementation of this advanced technology in the dental arena. Therefore, you can be assured that you will have impeccable results! CEREC is an acronym that stands for: "Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics." 

Dr. Spalenka with his client

Using our in-office CEREC laboratory, Dr. Spalenka can create crowns, veneers, onlays and inlays in only one visit, requiring no temporaries. CEREC restorations can be used on all teeth, including back biting teeth and molars.


Dr. Spalenka’s dental office provides high quality, high-tech dental care in a friendly setting with the comforts of home. By using CEREC technology, with its one-visit procedures, bio-compatibility, beauty and durability, Dr. Spalenka can provide his patients with cutting-edge, pain-free restorations, often in just one day.This computer-aided design and manufacturing system combines a camera, computer, and milling instrument into one machine—a tooth restoration lab in the dentist's office. CERC is a powerful tool in advanced dentistry.


Studies conclude: CERC system is more effective and safer than traditional methods. It eliminates the long process of sending your tooth mold to an outside lab and managing with a temporary while you wait.


 Seven steps to complete a CERC restoration: 


  1. Your dentist prepares your tooth for restoration.
  2. CEREC software takes a digital photo of the treatment area.
  3. CEREC technology converts the image into a 3D virtual model.
  4. With input from the dentist, the software creates the final restoration.
  5. The CEREC mill precisely carves a ceramic block into the exact shape and specifications of your restoration.
  6. The dentist reviews the restoration to ensure it fits properly in your mouth.
  7. The CEREC restoration is polished and bonded to your tooth.


This CEREC process only takes a few hours! 


Benefits of CEREC Restorations


  • Saves time and discomfort
  • It has a better fit than traditional restorations; it seals the tooth so bacteria and decay cannot get in 
  • CEREC restorations are entirely metal-free
  • They are durable & beautiful


So, don't settle for anything less than the best, whether you need veneers, a crown, inlays, or onlays. Dr. Spalenka proudly offers the safest, most effective way to restore your teeth in a single visit with the CEREC System. 


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