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CEREC Same-Day Crowns: How They Work and Why Patients Love Them

5 min readHi-Fidelity Dental

Traditional crowns take two visits, a temporary, and a lot of waiting. CEREC changes that.

Digital scan. We take a 3D scan of the prepared tooth, no goopy impressions.

Design in the room. Dr. Bianco designs your crown on-screen while you relax. Shape, contact, bite, all dialed in for your mouth.

Milled on-site. Our in-office milling unit carves your crown from a solid block of ceramic in about 15 minutes.

Bonded the same day. We try it in, polish, and bond it. You walk out with a permanent, tooth-colored crown, no temporary to babysit.

Same-day crowns are ideal for busy schedules, out-of-town visitors, and anyone who'd rather not repeat a numbing appointment two weeks later.

Frequently asked

Are CEREC crowns as strong as lab crowns?

Yes, modern CEREC ceramics equal or surpass traditional lab-made crowns for strength and fit.

Do same-day crowns cost more?

Usually not, there's no lab fee or second visit, so pricing is comparable to or better than traditional crowns.

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