Digital Dental Restorations Made in Our Office
Dental restorations do not always have to take multiple appointments. At Minorca Smiles, Raymond del Castillo uses CEREC same-day dentistry in Coral Gables, Florida, to digitally design and create many custom restorations right here in our office. This technology helps patients restore damaged, worn or weakened teeth with greater convenience and precision.
CEREC supports several types of custom dental restorations, including crowns, select veneers, inlays and onlays. When a damaged tooth needs a crown, this technology may allow us to provide a same-day dental crown without a temporary restoration or second placement visit.
Raymond del Castillo has completed more than 6,000 dental crowns and has 15 years of restorative dentistry experience. His training in CEREC technology, digital impressions and comprehensive restorative care allows him to plan restorations with attention to fit, bite, comfort and natural appearance.
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What Is CEREC Same-Day Dentistry?
CEREC same-day dentistry uses digital scanning, CAD/CAM design and in-office milling to create custom dental restorations without sending the case to an outside lab. Instead of taking traditional impressions, we use a digital scanner to capture a detailed image of your tooth and bite.
That digital scan is used to design a restoration that fits your tooth and supports your bite. The restoration is then milled from a high-quality, tooth-colored ceramic material in our office. Once it is ready, del Castillo checks the fit, shape and bite before bonding it securely in place.
The goal of CEREC technology is not simply speed. It helps support precise, efficient and comfortable restorative care for patients who need to repair, protect or improve a damaged tooth.
How CEREC Supports Custom Dental Restorations
CEREC is the technology behind many one-visit restorations at Minorca Smiles. It allows our team to move from digital scan to custom design to in-office milling without waiting for an outside dental lab.
This technology is especially useful when a tooth needs to be restored with a custom ceramic crown. If your main concern is repairing a cracked, broken or weakened tooth, visit our same-day dental crowns page to learn more about the crown process, benefits and candidacy.
CEREC may also support select cosmetic and restorative treatments, including veneers, inlays and onlays. del Castillo will examine your tooth, review your goals and explain whether CEREC is the right technology for your treatment.
Benefits of CEREC One-Visit Restorations
- Fewer appointments: Many restorations can be designed, created and placed in a single visit.
- No temporary restoration in many cases: CEREC can help patients avoid wearing a temporary crown or restoration while waiting for a lab-made final result.
- Digital impressions: Digital scanning helps eliminate the need for traditional impression material.
- Custom ceramic restorations: CEREC restorations are made from tooth-colored ceramic designed to blend with your smile.
- Precise fit: CAD/CAM technology helps create a restoration designed for your tooth, bite and surrounding smile.
- Convenient restorative care: CEREC is ideal for busy patients who need efficient treatment without compromising quality.
What Can CEREC Be Used For?
Depending on your needs, CEREC technology may be used to create:
- Same-day dental crowns
- Porcelain dental veneers
- Dental inlays
- Dental onlays
- Custom ceramic restorations for damaged or worn teeth
Not every tooth can be restored with CEREC in one visit. del Castillo will examine your tooth, review your symptoms and explain whether CEREC same-day dentistry, a traditional lab-made restoration or another treatment option is best for your needs.
Experience and Technology You Can Trust
Raymond del Castillo earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Miami VA hospital. He has 15 years of restorative dentistry experience, has completed more than 6,000 crowns and has completed more than 200 hours of continuing education in restorative dentistry.
His training includes CEREC, digital impressions, digital smile planning and comprehensive restorative care. At Minorca Smiles, this experience is supported by advanced dental technology, including digital imaging, CAD/CAM design and in-office milling.
For patients, that means treatment is planned with both efficiency and quality in mind. del Castillo takes time to explain your options, answer questions and help you feel comfortable before care begins.
Schedule a CEREC Same-Day Dentistry Appointment
If you have a damaged, cracked, worn or weakened tooth, CEREC technology may help restore your smile with fewer appointments. To learn more about CEREC same-day dentistry in Coral Gables, Florida, schedule a visit with Raymond del Castillo today.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CEREC Same-Day Dentistry
What is CEREC same-day dentistry?
CEREC same-day dentistry uses digital scanning, CAD/CAM design and in-office milling to create many custom dental restorations in one visit. It may be used for crowns, select veneers, inlays and onlays.
Is CEREC used for same-day crowns?
Yes. CEREC is the technology that allows many same-day dental crowns to be designed, created and placed in one appointment. If you need a crown, del Castillo will determine whether a CEREC same-day crown is appropriate for your tooth.
Are CEREC restorations natural-looking?
Yes. CEREC restorations are made from tooth-colored ceramic material and designed to match the shape, size and appearance of your surrounding teeth. del Castillo checks the fit, bite and appearance before bonding the restoration in place.
Do CEREC restorations require traditional impressions?
No. CEREC uses digital scanning instead of traditional impression material. This helps make the process more comfortable while creating a detailed digital model of your tooth and bite.
Can CEREC fix a broken tooth?
CEREC may be used to restore a broken tooth if enough healthy tooth structure remains. In many cases, this is done with a same-day crown. del Castillo will examine the tooth and explain whether CEREC is the right option.
How long does a CEREC appointment take?
The length of the appointment depends on the tooth and the type of restoration being made. Many CEREC restorations can be completed in a single visit, but del Castillo will let you know what to expect after evaluating your tooth.
Do you offer CEREC same-day dentistry near Miami?
Yes. Raymond del Castillo provides CEREC same-day dentistry in Coral Gables, Florida, and welcomes patients from nearby Miami-Dade communities, including Miami, South Miami, Coconut Grove, Brickell and Pinecrest.