Cerec ceramic has an ~85% survival rate at 18 years, declared by Zurich University in 2007 as the new "de facto standard material" - more durable than gold restorations. With good care, a Cerec crown should last 20+ years.

Two reasons. First, the ceramic is industrial-grade solid material with no internal flaws (lab crowns are built up in layers on plaster, which is structurally weaker). Second, Cerec ceramic has very similar physical properties to natural tooth - it expands and contracts the same way with temperature changes - so the bond is very stable. The combined tooth-plus-ceramic structure is actually stronger than the original tooth was.

Yes. A traditional crown usually requires cutting the whole tooth back to a peg. Cerec only requires removing the old filling and any defective tooth structure. Less drilling, less cost (no crown core build-up needed), more natural tooth preserved.

There's published evidence showing a ~30% reduction in the incidence of root canal treatment after large Cerec restorations compared with traditional methods. Lower stress on the tooth during placement, better fit and the bonding effect all reduce the risk of nerve damage later.

Yes. Cerec veneers and crowns are routinely used on front teeth, including full smile makeovers. The ceramic studio lets us kiln-fire custom stains and glazes onto the surface to colour-match the rest of your smile.

Numb, comfortable, a bit longer than a standard appointment. Around 90 minutes to two hours from arrival to leaving with the finished crown bonded in place. The actual milling happens behind the scenes while you have a break, so the time in the chair is broken up.

Not always. For some situations - certain bridge configurations, or where the tooth structure is too compromised - a traditional lab-made crown or another approach may be better. We'll always be honest if Cerec isn't the right call for your specific case.