Same Day Dental Crowns With CEREC

Same-Day Crowns That Fit Your Life, Not the Other Way Around

If you have ever needed a dental crown and dreaded the idea of multiple appointments, temporary restorations, and weeks of waiting, dental crowns with CEREC change everything. At Union Hills Family Dental Care and Orthodontics in Phoenix, we use advanced CEREC technology to design, mill, and place your permanent crown in a single visit. No temporaries. No second trip. Just a beautifully restored smile before the end of your day.

What Are Same-Day Crowns?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Traditionally, getting a crown meant two separate appointments and wearing a temporary crown for two to three weeks while a dental lab fabricated your permanent restoration.

Same-day crowns made with CEREC technology eliminate that wait entirely. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, and it allows our team to create a custom porcelain crown right here in our Phoenix office using a digital scan, computer-aided design, and an in-house milling machine.

How the CEREC Process Works

Getting dental crowns with CEREC at our Phoenix practice is straightforward and surprisingly comfortable. Here is what to expect during your appointment:

• Digital Impression: We use a small intraoral camera to take a precise 3D digital scan of your tooth. No goopy impression trays required.
• Custom Design: Our dentist designs your crown on-screen using CAD/CAM software, customizing the shape, size, and fit to match your surrounding teeth perfectly.
• In-Office Milling: The design is sent directly to our CEREC milling unit, which carves your crown from a high-quality ceramic block in about 15 minutes.
• Placement and Bonding: Once the crown is ready, your dentist checks the fit, makes any final adjustments, and bonds it securely into place.

From start to finish, most same-day crown appointments at our Phoenix office take about two hours.

Advantages of Same-Day Crowns With CEREC

• One appointment, done. Skip the second visit and wear your permanent crown the same day.
• No temporary crowns. Temporaries can crack, fall off, or cause sensitivity. CEREC bypasses that step completely.
• Precise digital fit. Computer-designed restorations fit more accurately than traditional impressions in many cases.
• Natural-looking results. CEREC ceramic crowns are shaded to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
• Less time away from work or family. Same-day crowns mean one block of time off, not two.

CEREC vs. Traditional Crowns: A Quick Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns With CEREC

Are same-day crowns covered by insurance?

Dental crowns are typically covered at least partially by most dental insurance plans when they are deemed medically necessary. Our team accepts Delta Dental PPO, Aetna, MetLife, Cigna, Humana, Guardian, United Healthcare, and many others. We are happy to verify your benefits before your appointment.

How long do CEREC crowns last?

With proper care, ceramic crowns placed using CEREC technology can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Brushing, flossing, and attending regular cleanings help protect your restoration over time.

Is the procedure painful?

Most patients are comfortable throughout the process. Your tooth is numbed before any preparation begins, and many patients are surprised by how smooth and straightforward same-day crown appointments feel.

Who is a good candidate for dental crowns with CEREC?

Same-day crowns work well for patients with cracked, broken, or severely decayed teeth, teeth that have had root canals, and teeth with large failing fillings. Your dentist will evaluate your tooth and let you know if CEREC is the right fit for your situation.

Ready to Restore Your Smile in Just One Visit?

You do not have to live with a damaged tooth or put off the care you need. Dental crowns with CEREC at Union Hills Family Dental Care & Orthodontics give you a durable, natural-looking restoration without the hassle of multiple appointments or temporary crowns. Our Phoenix team is ready to help you get back to smiling with confidence.

Call us at 623-748-5177 or use our online scheduling tool to book your appointment today. We are also happy to answer questions about insurance coverage or financing through CareCredit before your visit.