CEREC Same-Day Crowns – Lake Nona Region
Your Smile Fully Restored in One Visit
At Lake Nona Dental Group, our team of highly esteemed dentists recognizes how inconvenient it can be to wait weeks for a fully restored smile. When faced with a damaged tooth that needs repair, you want a solution that can get you back to living life without daily smile frustrations. With CEREC same-day crowns, you don’t have to wear a temporary crown or wait weeks for a permanent solution. Instead, your smile can be fully restored in a single visit. Call us to learn how we can get you in and out the same day with a functional and beautiful set of teeth.
What Are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
While more traditional dental crowns are crafted by lab technicians in a separate location, CEREC same-day crowns can be fabricated in-house using specialized dental technology. With advanced equipment that can support CAD/CAM technology, we can scan your teeth with our digital impression system, allowing a three-dimensional model of your tooth to form on a nearby screen. In just a few short hours, that 3D image can be transformed into a fully reliable and functional crown that will sit on top of your natural tooth, giving it optimal protection over time.
The Process of Getting CEREC Same-Day Crowns
The process of receiving a CEREC same-day crown begins the same way as if you were to receive a traditional restoration.
Our team will start by clearing away any decayed or damaged portions of the tooth’s structure before altering it so that a new crown can fit snugly in place. The next step involves capturing digital impressions of your tooth and making adjustments using CAD/CAM technology.
Once we believe the proposed crown will fit adequately over your tooth structure and provide the protection it needs, we will send the image to our in-house milling unit. Here, we will place a solid piece of porcelain into the machine so that it can be crafted into a beautiful, natural-looking dental crown.
While you wait, your restoration will be fabricated, and when it is finished, we will examine it for any problem areas before giving it a final polish and securing it in place.
Benefits of CEREC Vs. Traditional Crowns
Having any kind of dental crown is highly beneficial, especially if you want to have a fully functional smile. However, the advantages of CEREC often stand out much more as opposed to traditional crowns. Some of the most distinct benefits of same-day restorations include:
- Greater Convenience – With CEREC, you receive your new crown the same day. Traditional restorations require waiting several weeks.
- No Temporary – One aspect of dental crowns many patients dislike is the idea of wearing a temporary. These often do not hold well in place for prolonged periods. With CEREC, though, you don’t need a temporary one since you will receive your crown the same day.
- Personalized, Natural Appearance – CEREC crowns are crafted from beautiful porcelain, which means that your crown will blend in with your existing smile.
- Fewer Appointments – Instead of needing multiple appointments to receive your dental crown, you’ll only require one, which can also help cut down on the cost of treatment.
Understanding the Cost of CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns
When it comes to paying for CEREC same-day dental crowns, there are many different factors that our team at Lake Nona Dental Group must consider. While it might be ideal to learn what you can expect when it comes to price before you even meet with a dentist, this information cannot be provided until we have a chance to examine your smile. The reason is each person’s treatment is unique, so what you need may not be what someone else needs. However, we do want you to feel more confident and prepared about the cost when choosing CEREC, which is why you’re encouraged to review the following details and call us with any questions.
Factors That Affect the Cost of CEREC Dental Crowns
A customized treatment plan awaits you once you schedule an appointment to see us about restorative dental care. After evaluating the situation and determining how best to proceed in treating your damaged or decayed tooth, we will consider the following factors before drafting a cost estimate for CEREC treatment:
- The materials used. Lake Nona Dental Group is pleased to use high-quality porcelain materials to craft beautiful dental crowns.
- The severity of the damage. We will need to determine if the damage is significant enough that it affects one or more teeth, as multiple CEREC crowns will cost more than a single one.
- Whether you need preliminary treatments. In some situations, additional treatments may be required based on your overall oral health (i.e., root canal treatment or dental implant placement).
Does Dental Insurance Cover CEREC Dental Crowns?
There is a good chance that your CEREC dental crown will be covered by your insurance company; however, there is no guarantee. This is why we strongly recommend that you review your existing plan or have a member of our team do it for you. We know dental insurance can be an overwhelming and confusing aspect of dentistry, so we have expert staff members who can help.
In many cases, insurers will agree to cover anywhere from 50-80% of the total cost. This is dependent on whether you’ve met your deductible and how they categorize dental crowns (major or minor restorative treatment).
Options for Making CEREC Dental Crowns Affordable
If you do not have a private dental insurance plan, you do not need to worry, as there are alternative ways to pay for treatment without depleting your savings. At Lake Nona Dental Group, we are pleased to offer multiple solutions:
- Flexible Financing through CareCredit, Lending Club, or Proceed Finance. These third-party companies make it easy to enroll in a plan that allows you to make payments without going over your budget. Many of the options you can choose from are low- or no-interest.
- In-House Membership Plan. This makes it easy for you to sign up during a visit and begin receiving discounts on restorative treatment options. By paying a one-time annual fee (or recurring monthly fee), you receive preventive services right away.
CEREC Dental Crowns FAQs
What is the Difference Between Traditional and Same-Day Crowns?
There are three main distinctions between CEREC dental crowns and traditional ones:
- CEREC dental crowns are made by your dentist, not by a lab technician. This means that the same professional oversees the entire creation process from your impressions to placement. This can lead to better-fitting restorations and a better appearance.
- CEREC dental crowns are made and placed during the same appointment, so there is no need for a temporary dental crown.
- CEREC dental crowns don’t need to be made in the dental lab, so patients can avoid attending a second visit a few weeks later.
Who is Eligible to Receive a Same-Day Crown?
Same-day dental crowns can be used to treat all of the same oral health issues as lab-made dental crowns. This means that CEREC crowns are recommended for patients who have the following dental concerns:
- Tooth with a large filling
- Severely damaged tooth
- Cosmetic concerns, like severe discoloration
- Misshapen tooth
- Cracked tooth
Will I Have Dietary Restrictions with a Same-Day Crown?
One of the amazing benefits of same-day dental crowns is that you don’t require a temporary crown. This is because you will receive your permanent restoration at the same appointment as your tooth is prepared. You won’t need to worry about dislodging a non-durable restoration when consuming certain foods or flossing. Your same-day dental crown will be strong and durable, so it will be able to withstand basic day-to-day chewing. However, it’s still important that you take steps to protect your smile, like wearing a mouthguard when participating in sports.
What Does CEREC Stand For?
CEREC is an abbreviation that stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” Ultimately, this just describes the process of custom-crafting your dental crown at the dental office within the same appointment.
What’s the Cost Difference Between Same-Day and Lab-Made Crowns?
Lots of people assume that CEREC same-day dental crowns are going to be more costly than traditional dental crowns because they are so convenient. Fortunately, this isn’t usually the case. CEREC dental crowns are similar in price to traditional dental crowns, and they are often partially covered by dental insurance plans depending on the provider. CEREC crowns can sometimes be slightly more costly, but many patients still find them to be well worth it because they don’t need to schedule another appointment and adjust their work schedule.
