Same Day Crowns in Bend, OR
Enjoy convenient care with same-day crowns at Drew Family Dentistry
Same-Day Crowns Powered by CEREC® near Bend, OR
We're excited to offer Dentistry Powered by CEREC in our office because it makes getting custom crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers easier. With this advanced technology, we can prepare your tooth and create dental restoration right in our office during a single visit. There are no messy impressions, no need for temporary crowns, and no long wait for your permanent restoration. We can complete the entire process in as little as one hour!
Why It’s Better for You
No follow-up appointment is necessary.
We create and place your permanent dental restoration in one visit, so you don’t have to deal with an uncomfortable and inconvenient temporary crown.
A long-term solution
It’s a long-term solution proven in dental practices millions of times over. Dentsply Sirona, the world leader in dental solutions, develops the technology.
Looks and acts like a natural tooth
A CEREC crown looks and feels like your natural tooth, unlike many conventional crowns, which use a metal base, limiting transparency and potentially creating a dark edge.
It preserves more of your natural tooth
It preserves more of your natural tooth by removing only the decayed or damaged tooth surface, keeping as much of the healthy tooth as possible.
Eliminates the unpleasant impression process
The digital scanner captures a full-mouth image in seconds, eliminating the unpleasant impression process. You don’t have to bite down on impression material for several minutes or experience numbness or jaw ache.
How It Works
- We use a digital scanner to take an image of your tooth.
- We create a 3D model of both your teeth and the new restoration on the computer.
- The restoration is made from a ceramic block using our milling machine, located right here in our office.
- The dentist placed the custom-fit restoration during the same visit, just a short time later.
Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Day Crowns
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What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Dentists often recommend crowns after large fillings, root canals, or fractures. Made from durable materials like porcelain or ceramic, crowns blend naturally with your smile. With proper care, they can protect your tooth for years, helping you chew comfortably and maintain confidence in your oral health each day.
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How does a CEREC dental restoration procedure work?
The first step of this procedure is to prepare the tooth for dental restoration. Varying from patient to patient, the dentist takes photos of the affected teeth using either one of CEREC’s imaging solutions:
Using the CEREC Omnicam, the dentist takes multiple images of your tooth, sending a colored, 3D model to the CEREC® machine.
Using the CEREC Bluecam, we coat the teeth with a contrasting agent before taking images of your teeth.
Then, these highly detailed images are sent to a computer screen where the dentist can view the affected tooth or teeth from every angle in order to design the final restoration. Once the design is complete, it is sent to the milling unit to conclude the restoration process.
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Are same-day crowns more expensive than traditional crowns?
While same-day crowns may have a slightly higher upfront cost due to the advanced technology involved, they often save patients money in the long run by eliminating the need for multiple appointments and temporary crowns.
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How long does it take to get a same-day crown by CEREC®?
Getting a same-day CEREC crown is quick and convenient. In most cases, your visit takes about two hours from start to finish. During this time, we gently prepare the tooth, take a digital scan, design your custom crown, and mill it on-site. You can relax while we complete each step. Before you leave, we place and polish your crown, restoring your smile in a single visit. Most patients feel comfortable.
Dentistry Powered by CEREC: Ask Us About It Today
If you have more questions about CEREC or the process of same-day crowns, give us a call and we'll be happy to discuss further.
