Restorative Dentistry

Repair and restore your smile with crowns, bridges, fillings, and implants at Watertown Dental.

Restorative Dentistry in Watertown, MA

A healthy smile should look as good as it feels. Our restorative dentistry services are designed to repair damaged or missing teeth while preserving your natural appearance and restoring full function. Whether you’ve experienced decay, wear, or injury, we combine advanced technology with aesthetic artistry to rebuild your smile with strength, comfort, and beauty.

Each treatment is customized to match your natural tooth color and shape, ensuring seamless, long-lasting results that enhance both your confidence and oral health. From simple fillings to complete smile restoration, our focus is on helping you chew comfortably, speak clearly, and smile with pride.

Services Include:

Tooth-colored (composite) fillings
CEREC® same-day crowns
Dental implants and implant restorations
Full and partial dentures
Root canal therapy
Cosmetic bonding and tooth repair
TMJ

What is CEREC®?

Dental CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is an advanced technology that allows dentists to design, create, and place ceramic dental restorations—such as crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays—in a single appointment. Using digital impressions and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), CEREC eliminates the need for traditional molds, temporary restorations, and multiple visits. The result is a precise, durable, and natural-looking restoration completed quickly and conveniently.

With CEREC® CAD/CAM, you can have a same-day crown in as little as 2 hours, with no need for a temporary crown or second visit.

Benefits of CEREC®

1

Same-Day Restorations

CEREC® allows for crowns, veneers, and other restorations to be designed, fabricated, and placed in a single dental visit.

2

No Temporary Crowns

Since the permanent restoration is created on-site, there’s no need for temporary crowns or multiple appointments.

3

Digital Impressions for Comfort

CEREC® uses digital scanning instead of traditional molds, making the process more comfortable and precise.

4

Natural-Looking Results

The ceramic materials used in CEREC® restorations closely match the color and appearance of natural teeth, providing durable and aesthetic results.

What Can CEREC® Do for You?

CEREC® technology can transform your dental experience by providing custom-made crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays in just one visit. With precise digital imaging and on-site ceramic milling, CEREC® offers comfortable, accurate, and natural-looking restorations without the need for messy impressions or temporary fittings.

This innovative solution saves you time while delivering durable, high-quality results that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.

Thanks to digital precision and custom-fit designs, CEREC® crowns integrate beautifully with your natural teeth for a seamless smile. Patients benefit from greater comfort and the convenience of single-visit treatment, eliminating the need for temporaries or multiple appointments. For dental crowns, CEREC® delivers outstanding convenience, efficiency, and top-quality oral health restoration.

CEREC® Crowns Frequently Asked Questions:

How long do CEREC® crowns last?

CEREC crowns offer the same durability as traditional crowns, lasting 10 to 15 years or more with proper maintenance. Regular brushing and flossing are crucial to prolong their lifespan, just as with natural teeth. These crowns are similarly priced to conventional ones but have the benefit of being made in just one day, avoiding the typical wait of a week or longer.

What are the disadvantages of CEREC® crowns?

While CEREC crowns have several benefits, there are some drawbacks to consider:

Limited Availability: Not all dental practices offer CEREC crowns.
Color Matching: The success of color matching with natural teeth depends heavily on the dentist’s expertise.
Eligibility: Patients with cracks below the gum line cannot use CEREC crowns.
Durability: Though CEREC crowns are durable, they are not as strong as metal crowns.

Discuss with your dentist to determine if CEREC crowns are the right choice for your dental needs.

What is the difference between a crown and CEREC®?

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) crowns are a unique type of dental crown. Unlike traditional crowns, which necessitate wearing a temporary crown for several weeks and a follow-up visit to install the permanent one, CEREC crowns are crafted and placed in approximately two hours. Despite this difference in the process, both CEREC and traditional crowns have a similar lifespan and cost.