CEREC Crowns: How Long Do They Take to Make?

You think you want a CEREC crown because you’ve heard of their fast production capabilities, but you’re a bit skeptical of the actual time it will take to produce an artificial tooth. How is it possible for a customized restoration to be created in just one appointment? A local dentist is here to explain the process and how you can expect to walk away the same day as your treatment with a new and improved smile.

What is the Process For CEREC Crowns?

When meeting with your dentist in Camp Hill, you will receive a thorough treatment plan that discusses what you can expect as well as the projected cost associated with your care. On the day of your appointment, you should expect to spend an estimated two hours in the dentist’s chair. Why? Not only will your dentist need to clean out the decayed or damaged tooth, but you will wait while your new crown is created.

After using local anesthesia to numb the tooth, your dental team will remove any decayed portions of the tooth before cleaning it out, filling it with composite resin, and filing it down in preparation for your customized restoration. An impression of your tooth will then be taken using a digital impression system. This device scans your mouth and creates a three-dimensional image, with the help of CAD/CAM technology, on a nearby computer screen. After making necessary adjustments and noting certain specifications, the model is transferred to an in-house milling unit.

Placing a single block of dental porcelain into the machine, it goes to work to fabricate the customized dental crown based on the desired specifications. All of this is done while you wait in the dentist’s chair.

When finished, your dentist will remove the crown from the machine and carefully look it over to ensure it is durable and flawless. Cementing it over your vulnerable tooth structure, they will give your teeth a final polish so that your new smile looks and feels brand-new.

What Are the Benefits of CEREC?

Apart from the fact that you can receive your dental crown the same day as your regular treatment, other great benefits come with this type of restorative care, such as:

• You don’t have to wear a temporary crown
• You avoid making multiple trips to the dentist’s office
• Your risk of developing an infection as a result of a temporary crown is non-existent
• The materials used to create your CEREC crown are just as durable as those made by lab technicians

While CEREC crowns may not be for everyone, they can be a great option if you want to minimize the amount of time you spend in the dentist’s office. Ask your dental team if you might be a good candidate for this type of treatment.

About the Author
Dr. Rina Singh believes in providing patients with new and improved, advanced dental technology. By using updated devices and high-quality materials, she and her team can ensure greater accuracy and precision as well as reduce wait and recovery times. If you have a tooth that is damaged or decayed and requires a dental crown, CEREC technology will allow you to enjoy a fully restored smile much quicker than before. If you want to avoid multiple trips to the dentist’s office, contact us at (717) 937-8180 or visit our website.