Today a patient called our surgery as they were in a lot of pain, they had broken a tooth at the top right side of their mouth.  We booked them an emergency appointment with Dr. Besiri.  Dr. Besiri examined the patients mouth and discovered that the tooth had a large amalgam filling already in place.  The outer wall of the tooth had broken away.  Dr. Besiri explained that an amalgam filling would not be a suitable replacement as amalgam, does not bond to teeth, making it more likely to fail again.  The best option for the tooth would be a cerec inlay.  The defective tooth and decay is removed.  An optical 3D image is acquired with a small camera, directly in the mouth.  The restoration is created on the screen using the image data.  A suitable ceramic blog is milled to reproduce the design.  This accomplished during a single appointment using computer aided design/computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM).  After polishing, the new restoration fits precisely. A unique light hardens the bonding material, uniting porcelain and tooth.  Polishing or glazing ensures a smooth natural feel.  The colour and appearance make the ceramic material blend with the tooth.  Perfectly bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for the teeth.  The procedure lasts between one and two hours.  The patient decided that they definitely wanted to save the tooth and is now coming in next week for the treatment.  In the meantime Dr. Besiri placed a temporary filling to stop the pain.