A cracked molar, a worn down edge, or an old silver filling that catches the light every time you laugh in a photo. None of that means you’re stuck choosing between a tooth that works and a tooth you actually like looking at.
That’s the trade-off patients used to be handed, and it’s exactly why Dr. De Vincenzo and Dr. Saremi now give you the option of ceramic dental restorations. We build every restoration to be strong enough to trust with your bite, and natural enough that no one, including you, can tell it’s there.
Think of it less like a patch and more like a rebuild. The damaged part of the tooth is removed and replaced with a custom piece of ceramic, shaped and shaded to match your natural enamel. Because the material has that same translucent quality as real tooth structure, light passes through it the way it should, which is why it blends in rather than standing out.
This one term covers a few different treatments, depending on how much of your natural tooth is left to work with:
Dr. De Vincenzo and Dr. Saremi will tell you plainly which option fits your tooth. Not the most expensive one, but the right one.
Your doctor looks at the tooth and talks through what’s realistic, including cost and timeline.
We gently reshape the damaged or weakened enamel to make room for the restoration.
The doctor takes a digital scan of your tooth, no goopy trays involved, so the final piece fits precisely.
You’ll wear a temporary restoration while your custom piece is made, so you can eat and speak normally.
Your restoration is checked for color, shape, and bite, then bonded securely into place.
Dr. De Vincenzo, DMD, and Dr. Saremi, DMD, are a husband and wife team. They built their approach around plain language, honest answers, and preventive care that keeps small problems from becoming big ones. Hear directly from them below on what that means for your visit.
Ceramic restorations give you back the strength you need and the appearance you had, without the trade-offs older materials forced on patients. If you’ve got a tooth that’s cracked, worn, discolored, or just bothering you, the next step is simple: come into our Addison, TX office and find out what your options actually are.
With good care, ceramic crowns, veneers, and inlays typically last 10 to 15 years, and many go longer. Lifespan depends on the location of the tooth, your bite, and habits like grinding or chewing ice. Dr. De Vincenzo and Dr. Saremi will talk through realistic expectations for your specific case before treatment begins.
Yes. Ceramic is shaded and layered to match the surrounding teeth, and because it has a similar translucency to natural enamel, it reflects light the same way, which is what makes it blend in rather than stand out.
The tooth is numbed before any reshaping happens, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain during the visit. Mild sensitivity for a day or two afterward is normal and manageable with over the counter pain relief.
Metal and metal based restorations, like porcelain fused to metal, often show a dark line at the gum over time and can look opaque compared to a natural tooth. All ceramic restorations have no metal core, so light passes through them more naturally, and there’s no shadowing at the gumline.
In some cases, yes. Depending on the tooth and the type of restoration, same day milling technology can allow a crown or inlay to be designed, made, and placed in a single appointment. Dr. De Vincenzo or Dr. Saremi can let you know if your case qualifies during a consultation.
A crown covers the entire tooth and is used when there’s significant damage or decay. A veneer covers just the front surface and is typically used for cosmetic correction on an otherwise healthy tooth. An inlay or onlay repairs a portion of the tooth’s chewing surface when the damage is too extensive for a filling but not severe enough for a full crown.
