Our patients' valuable time is as important to us as their dental health. CEREC technology allows us to speed along the process of getting a crown, which when done through the traditional method can take up to two weeks. Now, patients can walk in for a diagnosis and leave the office with a permanent crown on the same day.
For anyone searching for a dependable emergency dentist in Concourse and Highland Row, this single-visit approach means a cracked, worn, or weakened tooth doesn't have to disrupt your week with multiple appointments. You get a lasting, durable restoration before you even leave our office.
CEREC utilizes Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to eliminate the discomfort and messiness of impression trays and the need for temporary crowns, enabling your dentist to prepare the tooth, scan the tooth and create a virtual image from which the doctor designs and constructs your crown - all chairside. Instead of sending an impression to a lab to fabricate the crown, it is milled out on site. No more waiting with a temporary crown that may or may not stay put until the permanent crown returns from the lab; CEREC Crown technology delivers a high-quality, custom-made crown in a fraction of the time and will have you smiling again in a single visit.
Not only is CEREC technology a time-saver, it also enables the dentist to use diagnostic imaging for virtual wax-ups (as opposed to real wax models) of the teeth of patients who are facing or considering some type of dental restoration. A wax-up not only helps the doctor prepare for treatment, it provides the patient with an accurate representation of the end result and allows them to visualize the changes before undergoing any procedures.
CEREC technology, which is also used to scan the mouth to design orthodontic cases, is a game-changer for both dentists and patients. The frustration, inconvenience and discomfort patients may associate with traditional crowns is now a thing of the past, thanks to this high-tech device that delivers durable dental solutions in hours instead of days or weeks.
Not every chipped or sensitive tooth needs a crown right away, but certain warning signs tell us a tooth has lost too much strength to repair with a simple filling. If you recognize any of the following, it's worth scheduling an exam so we can determine whether a same-day CEREC crown is the right fix before a minor issue turns into an emergency.
Most patients who need a crown, inlay, onlay, or veneer are candidates for CEREC treatment. Because the process is designed around chairside convenience, it's especially well suited for people who want fast, reliable solutions without multiple trips to the dentist. A short consultation with our team will confirm whether your specific tooth and bite are a good match for same-day milling.
Beyond simply saving time, CEREC restorations offer real clinical and lifestyle advantages over traditional lab-fabricated crowns. Because the entire process happens in-house, we have far more control over fit, material quality, and the overall patient experience from start to finish.
A CEREC crown is designed to function and feel like a natural tooth from the moment you leave our chair, which means there's no lengthy recovery period to plan around. Still, a few simple habits will help your new restoration last for many years to come.
Your dentist examines the tooth, confirms a crown is the right treatment, and gently reshapes the tooth to make room for the new restoration.
Instead of a messy impression tray, we use a small handheld scanner to capture a precise 3D digital image of the prepared tooth and bite in just minutes.
Using CAD software, your dentist designs your custom crown on screen, matching shape, contour, and bite to your natural teeth while you wait.
A ceramic block matched to your tooth shade is placed into the in-office milling unit, which carves your crown to the exact digital specifications, usually within 15 to 20 minutes.
Your dentist tries in the finished crown, checks your bite, makes any final micro-adjustments, and permanently bonds it in place before you leave.
You leave with a finished, permanent, fully functional crown rather than a temporary - no second appointment, no waiting on a lab.
Patients come to Crosstown Dental Group because we combine advanced in-office technology with a team that genuinely cares about making dental visits easier, not more stressful. Whether you're dealing with a broken tooth that can't wait or simply tired of multi-visit crown appointments, our approach is built around getting you lasting results without wasted time.
Most CEREC appointments take between one and two hours from start to finish, including preparation, scanning, chairside design, milling, and bonding. This is significantly faster than the traditional two-visit process, which can stretch over two weeks while a lab fabricates the crown.
Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from tooth-colored ceramic blocks that are matched to your natural shade, and the digital design process ensures a precise fit with your bite. Most patients find it indistinguishable from their other teeth once it's bonded in place.
We use local anesthetic during tooth preparation, so the procedure itself is comfortable. Some mild sensitivity to temperature can occur for a day or two afterward as the area settles, which is normal and typically resolves on its own without further treatment.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, CEREC ceramic crowns typically last as long as traditional lab-made crowns - often a decade or more. Avoiding extremely hard foods and wearing a nightguard if you grind your teeth will help extend its lifespan further.
Yes. If you crack a tooth, lose a filling, or damage an existing crown, CEREC allows us to diagnose the problem and often complete a permanent restoration the same day, which is why patients searching for an emergency dentist in Concourse and Highland Row frequently turn to our office.
No. While crowns are the most common use, CEREC's digital scanning technology is also used for inlays, onlays, veneers, virtual wax-ups to preview cosmetic changes, and scanning the mouth for orthodontic case design.
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