A Witney Dental we are proud to be one of the only dental practices in the area to offer ‘same day’ crowns, veneers and bridges. Eliminating the need for repeat visits, temporary restorations and giving us full control of the design and fit of the your final outcome.

Cerec – One Visit Dentistry

A CEREC crown is a type of dental crown that is created and placed in a single visit using advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, which reflects the system’s ability to create high-quality ceramic crowns in the dental office.

Here’s how the process works:

1. Preparation: The dentist will prepare your tooth by removing any decayed or damaged areas, similar to the preparation for a traditional crown.

2. Scanning: Instead of making a physical mold, the dentist uses a small camera to take digital images of your tooth. This is quick, comfortable, and precise.

3. Design: Using CEREC software, the dentist designs the crown on a computer screen based on the digital impressions.

4. Milling: Once the design is complete, the system sends the information to a milling machine that carves the crown out of a block of ceramic material. This typically takes about 15–30 minutes.

5. Placement: Once the crown is ready, the dentist will check the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and then permanently bond the crown to your tooth.

Advantages of CEREC crowns:

• Single visit: Unlike traditional crowns, which require multiple visits and temporary crowns, CEREC crowns can be placed in one appointment.

• Aesthetic appeal: CEREC crowns are made of high-quality ceramic, which closely matches the appearance of natural teeth.

• Durability: These crowns are strong and can last for many years with proper care.

• No need for impressions: The digital impressions are more comfortable and accurate than traditional putty impressions.

CEREC crowns are often used for teeth that are visible or in need of restoration due to decay, damage, or aesthetic improvement.

The conventional crown procedure consists of the tooth preparation, messy impression materials, and the fabrication of a temporary crown. Then, the impression is sent to the lab and the patient waits 2 weeks for the crown to be fabricated. Once the crown is fabricated, the patient returns, having to be anesthetized again, and the crown is finally cemented.

With cerec^® technology, a digital impression means no messy impression material. In many cases, the crown is made while you wait, so you leave the office with your permanent crown! This saves you an extra trip to the dentist and prevents weeks of worry and careful eating with a temporary crown.