How Long Does it Take to Make a CEREC Crown?

Are you looking for information on CEREC crowns? CEREC crowns are a great alternative to traditional crowns and can be made in just one day. Your teeth are meant to last you your entire life and when one or more of them are at risk of being lost, it is essential for you to do what is necessary to protect them.

If you happen to have teeth that are cracked, chipped or in a state of advanced decay, then you definitely need to look into your options for getting a crown to protect those teeth from becoming damaged further. This article will cover the many benefits of the CERC one-day crown making process.

What is the CEREC process?

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. It is an advanced computer technology specifically created to design and generate dental crowns for patients in a short amount of time, which allows them to have one or more crowns placed on their damaged teeth on the very same day. This is a convenient tooth repair option for those who live very busy lives and find it difficult to make it to the dentist on a regular basis.

The CEREC process begins when a dentist starts to prepare the tooth so that the crown will fit just right, which can include removing any decayed dental tissue. Once the tooth is fully prepped, the dentist will then use a 3D camera to take pictures that will be uploaded into the CEREC machine. The dentist will review the pictures and upon their approval, the machine will begin to make the crown. When the crown is ready, the dentist will then carefully cover up the damaged tooth with the newly made crown, thereby strengthening and protecting the weak tooth so it can once again be strong.

How long does it take to make a CEREC crown?

It takes anywhere between four and 20 minutes for a CEREC machine to produce a brand new custom crown, which is an impressive amount of time — especially when compared to the two-to-three-week timeframe that it takes an offsite lab to make a dental crown for a patient. The entire time it takes to make a CEREC crown from start to finish and have it placed in a patient's mouth can be as little as two hours, making it possible for busy patients to have the process done after work before they head home.

Getting your CEREC crown

The sooner you seek treatment for any dental issues you may be currently experiencing, the higher your chances are when it comes to saving any of your teeth that are at risk of being lost.

If you tend to have a very busy schedule, like most people nowadays, know that CEREC crowns can be a time-efficient solution. We invite you to call us now so you talk to one of our dentists today to get the process started.

Request an appointment here: https://www.gablesexceptionaldentistry.com or call Gables Exceptional Dentistry at (305) 203-4132 for an appointment in our Coral Gables office.

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