Same-day crowns offer patient convenience and high-quality restoration.

CEREC is the system we use for same-day crowns in our office. It stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Aesthetic Ceramics and is at the forefront of dental restoration technology. Dr Alexis Brown is our dentist who does all our crowns in Family Holistic Dentistry. Dr Brown has years of experience with this system and understands the process and technology well. She is, by nature, very precise, diligent, and cares about people. We see one patient at a time in our clinic, so Dr Brown will be with you throughout the process.

Process for Patients

1. Tooth Preparation: The procedure starts with Dr Brown preparing the affected tooth, which involves cleaning and shaping it to ensure the new restoration fits perfectly.

2. Digital Impression: Next, we digitally scan the patient's mouth. This method is far more comfortable and accurate than traditional dental impressions, which involve goopy materials.

3. Design and Fabrication: Dr. Brown then uses the digital images to design the restoration on a computer. This design is sent directly to an in-office milling machine, which carves the restoration out of a ceramic block. While it mills and cools the patient can rest or talk a walk in the neighborhood.

4. Final Fit and Placement: After 45 minutes to an hour, Dr Brown tests the fit of the new restoration. If adjustments are needed, they can be made immediately. Once an ideal fit is confirmed, the restoration is polished and bonded to the tooth and the patient can leave with their new crown.