Can a dental crown really be completed on the same day?

In suitable cases, yes. CEREC allows certain crowns to be designed and milled chairside in a single visit. Whether this is appropriate depends on the tooth, the restoration needed and your clinical situation — your dentist will advise you.

Is a CEREC crown as strong as a laboratory crown?

CEREC restorations are milled from solid ceramic blocks and are durable and aesthetic. In some situations a laboratory-made restoration may still be preferred. Your dentist will recommend the most appropriate option for your case.

Will I need a temporary crown?

For suitable same-day CEREC cases, a temporary crown is usually not required because the final restoration is fitted the same day. More complex or staged cases may still need temporaries.

Does CEREC use conventional impressions?

CEREC uses a digital scan instead of a putty impression for suitable cases, which many patients find more comfortable. Some situations may still require conventional impressions.

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Same-Day CEREC Crowns in East London

Traditional crowns and bridges often involve impressions, temporary restorations and a wait of one to two weeks while an external dental laboratory makes the final piece. Advance Dental Care uses a CEREC CAD/CAM system that allows certain crowns and bridges to be digitally designed and manufactured chairside — in a single appointment, where clinically suitable.

What Is CEREC Dentistry?

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a CAD/CAM system that combines digital scanning, design software and an in-practice milling unit. Instead of taking a conventional impression, the dentist scans the prepared tooth, designs the restoration on screen, and mills a ceramic restoration in the practice. The restoration is then finished, polished or stained and glazed, and bonded into place.

How Same-Day Crowns Work

After preparing the tooth, the dentist captures a digital scan rather than a putty impression. The restoration is designed on the CEREC software and sent to the in-practice milling machine, which cuts the ceramic restoration from a solid block. Once milled, it is finished and characterised to blend with your natural teeth before being bonded. For suitable cases, this can mean leaving the practice with the final restoration the same day, without a temporary crown or a second fitting appointment.

The Benefits of Digital CAD/CAM Dentistry

CEREC dentistry reduces reliance on laboratory turnaround for appropriate cases, often removes the need for conventional putty impressions, and can mean fewer appointments. The ceramic materials used are strong and aesthetic, and the digital workflow allows the restoration to be designed with precision. For suitable restorations, the convenience of a single visit is a genuine benefit for many patients.

Who May Be Suitable for a CEREC Crown?

Same-day CEREC treatment depends on the type of restoration required and clinical suitability. Not every crown or bridge is appropriate for chairside milling — some situations still call for a laboratory-made restoration or a staged approach. Your dentist will assess your tooth, bite and overall situation and discuss whether CEREC is the right option for you.

What to Expect

At your consultation the dentist examines the tooth and discusses your options. If CEREC is suitable, the tooth is prepared, scanned digitally, and the restoration designed and milled while you wait. The restoration is then tried, finished and bonded. The whole process for a suitable single restoration can often be completed in one visit, though more complex cases may require additional time or appointments.

Why Choose Advance Dental Care?

Advance Dental Care has invested in CEREC technology as part of a broader digital dentistry workflow that also includes CBCT 3D imaging and intraoral scanning. Leon has built the practice around long-term patient relationships, combining modern technology with personal, considered care. Book a consultation to find out whether same-day CEREC is suitable for you.

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