Restorative · 4 min read
Same-Day Crowns: How CEREC Saves You a Second Visit
Reviewed by Dr. Charles Smurthwaite, DDS, MS ·
The short answer
CEREC crowns are designed from a 3D scan and milled from high-strength ceramic in the office, so a permanent crown is placed in one visit of about two hours. They are as durable as lab-made crowns and eliminate the temporary crown and second appointment.
The traditional way
Traditionally, crowns take two visits two weeks apart, a goopy impression and a fragile temporary in between.
The CEREC way
We scan, design on-screen and mill your crown while you relax. It’s bonded the same day — one numbing, one visit.
Considering same-day cerec crowns?
Get a personal plan from Dr. Smurthwaite in Rocklin — minutes from Roseville, Lincoln, Granite Bay and Antelope.
Read the full Same-Day CEREC Crowns guideFrequently asked questions
Do same-day crowns cost more?
Typically they’re priced similarly to traditional crowns, and you save time off work for a second visit.
