Exploratory excavation of decay, root canal therapy, post build-up & Cerec porcelain crown all executed in one visit with the aid of the Dental Operating Microscope with 7-YEAR post-operative photos. All photos were shot through the microscope.

2008 photo- Old crown cut off of maxillary first molar.

An amalgam patch was placed on palatal aspect a couple of years prior to arrest active decay under old crown until patient was able to undergo definitive treatment.

Amalgam patch removed. Not looking good so far.

Decay removal/excavation.

Lots and lots of decay! Extensive decay unfortunately extending into pulp chamber, so a root canal was indicated.

Endo (root canal) completed.

Post & Core Build-Up with bonded composite resin.

Removal of inflamed gingival (gum) tissues with LASER and gross preparation for a new crown complete. Things appear to be shaping up!

Smoothing & Shaping of crown margin and furcation with a fine flame-shaped diamond bur (bit).

Crown preparation complete and ready for digital imaging for new crown design and fabrication with CEREC by Sirona

New all-porcelain Cerec crown fresh out of the milling unit.

Imeediately following cementation of new crown (Immediate post-op-palatal view)

Congratulations!

Exploratory excavation of decay, root canal therapy, post build-up & Cerec porcelain crown all executed in one visit with the aid of the Dental Operating Microscope with 7-YEAR post-operative photos. All photos were shot through the microscope.

Exploratory excavation of decay, root canal therapy, post build-up & Cerec porcelain crown all executed in one visit with the aid of the Dental Operating Microscope with 7-YEAR post-operative photos. All photos were shot through the microscope.