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CEREC Crowns

Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) is a method for designing crowns the same day, in about two hours. 

No matter what reason you have for needing a crown, you can receive it in a single day with CEREC technology at Hayden Dental Group.

CEREC uses advanced computer technology to design and manufacture crowns in about two hours. It produces high-quality, strong ceramic restorations that have all the benefits of traditional crown restorations. You can quickly restore your tooth to its natural strength, beauty, and function with CEREC dental crowns.

The CEREC Procedure: What to Expect

Every step of the CEREC procedure can be completed in a single appointment. Here is a list of what’s involved.

  • Exam and Tooth Prep: Dr. Hayden will provide you with an anesthetic and prepare the tooth for restoration by removing the outer portion and any decay.
  • 3D Impression: The innovative 3D impression involves a digital camera scan of the tooth. This type of impression is mess-free and instantly gives us the information we need to create your dental crown.
  • Designing and Manufacturing: Using the computer design program, we will fashion a new crown that will perfectly fit your tooth. The milling unit will then use our design to produce the restoration. The almost-finished crown is then heated in our special crown oven to over 3000 degrees to make it strong.
  • Bonding the Restoration: Immediately after your crown is out of the oven and cooled, Dr. Hayden will try your restoration on you to see if it matches the shape, size, and color of your smile. If it is ready, he will bond and polish the restoration right then and there.

CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Dental Crowns

CEREC isn’t just about convenience, it’s also about quality and restoring the functionality of your bite in one visit. Looking at the advantages of CEREC crowns can help you decide if our same-day option will work for you.

  • Time: Traditional crowns require at least two dental visits to place. CEREC crowns only need one, saving you valuable time.
  • Placement: For a traditional crown, your dentist will give you a temporary crown to wear while you wait for your permanent crown. With CEREC, there is no need for a temporary crown because the final crown is ready the same day.
  • Fit: The digital scans used with CEREC are extremely precise, creating a better fit.
  • Feel: The CEREC crowns are made from durable, strong materials. These dental crowns look and feel like natural teeth.