CEREC digital impressions in Gibraltar provide a precise 3D record of your teeth without the traditional silicone moulds used for many conventional dental impressions.
At Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar, we use CEREC digital dentistry to scan the teeth and create an accurate three-dimensional model of the mouth.
Instead of filling an impression tray with silicone material, an intraoral scanner captures the surfaces of the teeth digitally.
This can make the impression stage considerably more comfortable, particularly for patients who dislike traditional dental moulds or have a sensitive gag reflex.
The digital information can then be used to plan and design restorations including crowns, ceramic inlays, onlays and selected veneers.
What is CEREC digital dentistry?
CEREC is a digital dental workflow combining intraoral scanning, computer-aided design and CAD/CAM manufacturing.
The intraoral scanner records detailed images of the teeth and converts them into a three-dimensional digital model. This allows the dentist to examine the shape of the tooth, available space and surrounding structures in detail.
The restoration can then be designed digitally and, when the clinical situation is suitable, manufactured as part of the same digital workflow.
The result is a more direct process that can eliminate several traditional stages involving physical impressions and models.
See how Primescan digital scanning works
The Primescan intraoral scanner records detailed digital images of your teeth and provides the information required for the CEREC CAD/CAM workflow.
Primescan intraoral scanning used as part of a digital CEREC dental workflow.
The CEREC process at Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar
Digital scan
Primescan records the teeth digitally, providing an accurate 3D model without conventional silicone impressions in many cases.
CAD design
The restoration is designed digitally using the scan, allowing the shape, fit and relationship with neighbouring teeth to be assessed on screen.
Milling and fitting
When appropriate, the ceramic restoration can be manufactured through the CAD/CAM workflow before being checked, adjusted and fitted.
Benefits of CEREC digital impressions
What can CEREC be used for?
CEREC is a technology rather than a treatment itself. Whether it is appropriate depends on the condition of the tooth, the remaining healthy structure, your bite and the type of restoration required.
Dental crowns
Ceramic crowns can be used to restore teeth that are heavily filled, weakened, worn or significantly damaged.
Inlays and onlays
Partial ceramic restorations can rebuild the damaged part of a tooth while preserving healthy tooth structure where clinically possible.
Ceramic restorations
Digital design allows restorations to be created according to the individual anatomy and shape of the treated tooth.
CEREC veneers
In selected cosmetic cases, the CEREC workflow may also be used for ceramic veneers.
Can CEREC restorations be completed on the same day?
In suitable cases, CEREC can significantly shorten the restorative process and some restorations may be completed during a single visit.
However, this is not appropriate for every tooth or every patient.
Some cases require additional treatment, preparation, assessment or more than one appointment before the final restoration can be fitted.
We first assess the tooth and then decide whether a CEREC restoration and a same-day or shortened workflow are appropriate for your particular case.
Who may be suitable for a CEREC restoration?
Suitability depends on the condition of the individual tooth and the type of restoration required.
- Patients requiring a crown, inlay, onlay or selected veneer.
- Patients who find conventional impression materials uncomfortable.
- Teeth with sufficient healthy structure for the proposed restoration.
- Cases where the bite and surrounding teeth allow an appropriate ceramic restoration.
Why choose Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar for CEREC?
Looking after a CEREC restoration
Crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers require the same basic long-term care as other dental restorations.
- Maintain good daily brushing and interdental cleaning.
- Attend regular dental examinations and professional hygiene appointments when recommended.
- Avoid using restored teeth to bite very hard objects.
- If you grind or clench your teeth, tell your dentist so this can be considered when planning and protecting the restoration.
CEREC information in other languages
We also provide adapted information about CEREC for Spanish- and French-speaking patients.
See treatment examples and discuss your options
You can view examples of treatments carried out by our team in our Clinical Cases section.
If you are unsure whether CEREC is suitable for your tooth, the first step is a clinical assessment. We can then explain the available restorative options and whether a digital workflow is appropriate.
Would you like to know if CEREC is suitable for you?
At Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar, we can assess the tooth, discuss the available options and explain whether a CEREC restoration is appropriate before treatment begins.
Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar
Second Floor, Offices 3 & 4
91 Main Street, Gibraltar GX11 1AA
Tel: +350 54015331
Email: gibraltar@clinicatafur.com