Same-Day CEREC Crowns: How One-Visit Crowns Work
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A closer look at how CEREC technology scans, designs and mills a crown in one visit, and what to expect in the chair at our South Surrey office.
If you need a crown, the idea of skipping a temporary and a second appointment is appealing. Here's how CEREC same-day crowns work at Morgan Heights Dental Centre.
What is CEREC?
CEREC is digital technology that lets your dentist design and make a ceramic crown in the office, so there's no need to wait for a lab. Whether it's suitable depends on your tooth, and your dentist will advise you.
The one-visit process
- Prepare: Your dentist gently prepares the tooth.
- Scan: A digital scanner captures the shape, so messy impression material isn't needed.
- Design: Your crown is designed on screen.
- Mill: The crown is milled in about 45 minutes.
- Fit: Your dentist checks the fit and bonds it in place.
Why patients like it
- Fewer appointments
- No temporary crown to look after
- Digital impressions instead of trays
Is it right for every tooth?
Not always. Some situations call for a different approach, and your dentist will recommend the most suitable option.
What about coverage?
Crowns are often covered in part by insurance. Read how same-day CEREC crowns fit your benefits.
Learn more
Our same-day CEREC crowns guide covers the process in detail, and you can see more on our dental technology.