CEREC Same-Day Crowns

A Damaged Tooth Fixed in a Single Visit

Cracked, chipped, or decayed tooth? A crown protects and restores it. With CEREC technology, we design, mill, and place an all-ceramic crown in one appointment — no temporary, no second visit.

When You Might Need This

What Is a Dental Crown?

A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a damaged tooth — restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. You might need one if you have a tooth that's cracked, badly decayed, weakened after a root canal, or worn down over time. Crowns are also used to cover dental implants or anchor a bridge.

Traditionally, getting a crown means two visits spread over weeks — impressions, a temporary crown, and waiting for a lab. With CEREC, the entire process happens in a single appointment: scan, design, mill, and place. You walk out with a permanent, all-ceramic crown the same day.

Why CEREC

Why Patients Choose CEREC

CEREC by Sirona is the world's only system for all-ceramic restorations fabricated chairside in a single visit — crowns, onlays, and veneers, permanently placed the same day.

Single Appointment

Traditional crowns mean two visits, temporaries, and weeks of waiting. With CEREC, the entire process — scan, design, mill, and place — happens in one appointment. No temporary crown, no second injection, no return trip.

Before — Metal filling replaced with ceramic restoration

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After — Metal filling replaced with ceramic restoration

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Strongest Materials

CEREC restorations are milled from solid ceramic that closely matches the composition of natural tooth. It expands and contracts with temperature just like enamel — so your tooth won't crack when you go from hot coffee to cold water. The ceramic is chemically bonded, preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.

Before — Amalgam fillings replaced with tooth-colored ceramic

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After — Amalgam fillings replaced with tooth-colored ceramic

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Smile Transformation

CEREC isn't only for crowns. Chipped, discolored, or uneven front teeth can be repaired with porcelain veneers or anterior crowns — designed and placed the same day. The result is indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Before — Discolored front teeth restored with porcelain veneers

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After — Discolored front teeth restored with porcelain veneers

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Proven Worldwide

A CEREC restoration is placed every 20 seconds around the world. With over 6 million restorations over more than 20 years, this is the most proven chairside CAD/CAM system in dentistry.

Before — Custom veneers crafted and fitted in a single visit

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After — Custom veneers crafted and fitted in a single visit

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The full process: from reception to finished veneers — results at 12 hours and 5 years later.

Real Results

What to Expect

See a real patient go through the CEREC process at our clinic — from the initial visit through to the long-term results. The video shows how the veneer looks at 12 hours and how it holds up after 5 years.

  • All-ceramic — no metal substructure
  • Color-matched to your natural teeth
  • Suitable for crowns, onlays, veneers, and anterior restorations

The Process

Five Steps to a Perfect Crown

01

Assessment & Preparation

Your dentist examines the tooth, discusses the CEREC option, and removes any decay or old filling material to prepare the surface.

02

3D Digital Scan

A CEREC camera takes a precise 3D photograph of your tooth — no messy impressions. The digital model appears on screen in seconds.

03

Computer-Aided Design

The restoration is contoured on the computer, matching the exact anatomy and bite of your natural teeth.

04

Chairside Milling

The CEREC machine mills your restoration from a solid block of dental ceramic in approximately 15 minutes.

05

Fitting & Finishing

The restoration is permanently attached to your tooth and polished to match the look and feel of natural enamel. You leave with a finished crown in a single visit — typically under 2 hours total.

The Technology

Precision Manufacturing

CEREC machine milling a ceramic restoration from a solid block.

Bridge fabrication — the same precision applied to multi-unit restorations.

Need a Crown? Get It Today.

Book a consultation to find out if CEREC is right for your case. Most patients leave with a finished restoration the same day.