If you have had a crown the traditional way, you remember the routine: the goopy impression tray, the temporary crown, the three-week wait, the second appointment. CEREC replaces all of it with a single visit.
How CEREC Works
1. Digital Scan
Instead of a physical impression, we scan your tooth with a small digital camera. It takes minutes and there is nothing to gag on.
2. On-Screen Design
Your dentist designs your crown chairside using CAD software, matching the exact shape, bite, and shade of your natural teeth.
3. Milled While You Wait
Our in-house milling unit carves your crown from a solid block of dental porcelain, typically in under 20 minutes.
4. Bonded the Same Day
The finished crown is polished, glazed, and permanently bonded. You leave with your final restoration, not a temporary.
Why Patients Love Same-Day Crowns
- One appointment, one freezing. No return visit, no second injection.
- No temporary crowns that come loose at dinner or sensitivity while you wait.
- Precise digital fit, designed from a 3D scan rather than a physical mould.
- Beautiful, durable porcelain colour-matched to your smile.
Is CEREC Right for You?
CEREC is ideal for most crowns, onlays, and some bridges. During your exam, your dentist will confirm whether a same-day restoration suits your tooth or whether a lab-made option would serve you better. Either way, you will understand exactly why.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are same-day crowns as strong as lab-made crowns?
Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from high-strength ceramic blocks and, with normal care, last as long as traditional crowns, typically 10 to 15 years or more.
Does getting a CEREC crown hurt?
No more than a filling. The area is frozen, the scan is contactless, and there is no second visit or second injection.
How much does a CEREC crown cost in BC?
Same-day crowns are generally priced comparably to traditional crowns and are covered by most dental plans the same way. We provide a written estimate and bill your insurance directly whenever possible.
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