Is Numbing Agent Needed for Cerec Fitting?

We routinely use anesthesia when performing a CEREC restoration on a patient.  The patient's comfort during the procedure most important.  The only difference between a traditional crown and a CEREC is that the crown can be bonded in place the same day. 

This is not to say that anesthesia is required.  We have had many patients undergo a variety of dental procedures without "The Shot", including CEREC procedures.  Frankly, some patients have a greater tolerance than others. 

We also recommend the use of analgesics after most procedures to avoid any post operative discomfort as the anesthesia is wares off.

In our office the fitting of the CEREC filling or crown is done on the same day as the preparation. That is one of the great advantages of having the CEREC!! Therefore, the patient is aleady numb from the preparation. However, if the CEREC restoration is done on a separate day than most likely you will have to get numb again. (again another disadvantage of not having the fitting the same day) Otherwise you will be too sensitive. If the tooth has had a root canal then no you willnot need to be numb for the fitting.

If i think the patient will be sensitive or swollen after I recommend Advil ( ibuprofen) dircetly after the treatment. We keep Advil in the office for such occassions