While eating something, my old filled molar cracked and left me with the real possibility of losing the tooth. I Googled for "CEREC DDS Honolulu" as I knew it needed a crown, and the Cad-Cam Cerec machine is amazing! and Dr. Kent Hironaka was one of the top 2 on the list.
His well equipped office with the latest technology encouraged me, as I prefer scaling, panoramic x-rays, and of course, Cerec.
So after discussing and explaining the procedures, he went to work removing the old mercury filling and removing the rot. I was seriously worried about losing this tooth due to fractures, age, etc, but through his knowledge & techniques, he saved it.
A lesser dentist could have over drilled or cracked it further. Then Dr. Hironaka used a camera wand to create a 3D model (with color/textures) with which Cerec used to create an exact fitting cap for the remaining tooth structure. The material is color matched, then cut to 50 microns accuracy in 7 minutes! Then it is color baked to match my other teeth. Kent carefully preserved & protected the root, then placed the cap.to fit. After the anesthetic wore off, i felt a little discomfort for a couple hours, took an aspirin, and as I am writing this have no pain at all.
All in all a very successful experience!
Dr. Hironaka is a consummate professional with high professional standards, up to date with the latest science & technology, considerate of his clients concerns and comfort while he is working, AND he is also a certified CEREC instructor, so who better to get a Cerec crown or implant from! read more