Restorative dentistry

CEREC restorations

Explore CEREC crowns and inlays, with same-day care when suitable for your tooth.
Illustrative digital scan planning screen and clinician’s hand.

The right restoration starts with assessment.

CEREC uses digital scans and computer-aided design and manufacturing to create suitable ceramic restorations. We discuss whether a same-day crown is appropriate for your tooth, explain the alternatives and plan the care around your needs.

What to discuss at your visit

  • Which restoration is appropriate for the tooth
  • The materials and alternatives available
  • Current CEREC availability and appointment timing
  • Fees, limitations and maintenance

Could a crown be made in one visit?

Digital scanning, computer-aided design and in-practice milling can allow a suitable crown to be made and fitted in one visit. Your dentist will assess the tooth, discuss material and treatment options, and confirm whether same-day care is appropriate.

Not every tooth or restoration is suitable for this approach. Some cases need laboratory work, additional visits or other treatment first. A crown requires preparation of the tooth and can involve sensitivity; crowns can also chip, loosen or need replacement over time.

See the process

Scanning and making a crown.

These manufacturer demonstrations show digital scanning and a CEREC workflow. Your dentist will explain the approach and timing appropriate for your tooth.

CEREC manufacturer demonstration. Equipment shown may differ from our practice.
CEREC Primemill shown in a manufacturer photograph; equipment may differ from our practice.
CEREC milling technology · manufacturer image.

Your care, explained

CEREC and same-day crowns

A damaged tooth can affect both comfort and confidence in your smile. At South Lake, CEREC digital dentistry allows suitable crowns to be planned and made using a digital workflow, with some treatments completed in one visit. The first step is deciding what your tooth needs.

When a crown may be considered

A crown covers a prepared tooth and may be considered when a tooth is weakened, cracked or extensively restored. It is not the only way to repair a tooth. Depending on the amount and position of remaining tooth structure, a filling, onlay or another option may be discussed.

Your digital crown, step by step

After the tooth is prepared, a digital scan records its shape and the way your teeth meet. The crown is designed on screen and milled from the selected material. Your dentist checks its fit, colour and bite before securing it in place. For suitable teeth, this brings scanning, design and fitting together in one appointment.

Can it really be completed in one day?

For a suitable case, same-day treatment can reduce the need for a separate fitting appointment. It does not mean every broken tooth can be restored immediately. Your tooth’s condition, the chosen material, any additional treatment and appointment arrangements all affect the plan. We will confirm the expected visits after assessment.

Choosing the right restoration

The amount of remaining tooth, your bite and the position of the tooth help guide the choice of restoration. A filling or onlay may suit some teeth; others benefit from the coverage of a crown. We discuss the material, appearance, expected visits and costs with you. Sensitivity, chipping or loosening can occur, so continuing care remains important.

Caring for your crown

Keep the tooth and gum around the crown clean and follow the advice provided for your restoration. The crown material does not decay, but the remaining tooth can. Contact us if the bite feels uncomfortable, the crown moves or chips, or pain persists. Avoid trying to glue a loose crown back yourself.

Designed around your tooth

Your crown is planned around the shape and function of your tooth, with attention to how it meets the opposing teeth. If a different approach is more suitable, we will explain the options. The aim is a practical restoration and a clear understanding of how to look after it.

Is a CEREC crown permanent for life?

No restoration has a guaranteed lifespan. The underlying tooth, bite, material, daily care and maintenance all matter.

Is same-day dentistry available for every procedure?

No. Same-day crown suitability is assessed individually, and some care needs stages, healing time or laboratory work.

Your next step

Let’s start with a conversation.

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