CEREC Same Day Crowns in Apex, NC
What is a Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-like cap that is placed over your tooth to protect it from further decay or damage and restores its beuaty and function. If you have a root canal treatment, a crown may be needed. If you are missing a tooth, two crowns can be connected and “bridge” the teeth together.
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Why do I need a Crown?
You may need a crown if you have:
- a cavity that is too large for a filling
- a tooth that is cracked, worn down, or otherwise weakened
- had a root canal treatment-crown will protect the restored tooth
- or want to cover a discolored or badly shaped tooth and improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry
Why would I want a CEREC® Crown?
- It takes just one visit from start to finish!
- You avoid sticky, gagging putty impressions and a temporary crown
- No metal “gray” color showing below the crown
- No waiting while an outside lab creates the crown from putty impression
- Saves you a second visit for crown placement
What are the goals of getting a CEREC® Crown?
- Protect a tooth following root canal therapy
- Cover damaged teeth due to severe cracks and or decay
- Restore or improve your natural smile
- Make chewing and eating more comfortable
- Prevent teeth from drifting and ruing your bite
What should I expect during my CEREC® procedure?
- Decay is removed from the tooth, then shaped to provide room for the crown
- Using state-of-the-art CEREC technology, the doctor makes a 3D image of your tooth
- Your new crown is milled in our office using a 3D printer
- The crown is then cemented into place. All in the same day!
Do nothing, this option increases your chances of further tooth loss and increased cost and time
Although rare, not everyone is a candidate for a CEREC crown.
- We still need to create a 3D image of your tooth
- A dental lab creates the crown using gold, metal, or porcelain
- We protect your tooth with a temporary crown
- Once the crown is ready, you return to have it cemented
An onlay (partial crown) may be used to cover the weak portion and hold the tooth together.
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Tooth extraction (removal) if the tooth is badly damaged.
We will help you select the right material for your crown especially selected for your mouth.
Ceramic CEREC Crown
CEREC® (Crown-in-a-Day Technology)
- A CEREC restoration is fabricated from a ceramic block on our milling machine, right in our office.
- The dentist places the custom-fit restoration and cements the final crown that day!
- E-Max is one of the strongest all ceramic materials that we use. Nothing but the best.
Porcelain Crowns
- Porcelain crowns are tooth-colored and look more natural than metal crowns.
- They do not show metal beneath the crown, but don’t hide badly discolored teeth.
- Newer Zirconia crowns
resist breakage and are good replacement for gold crowns.
They can hide most of a badly discolored tooth.
Porcelain with Metal Base
Porcelain Crown Fused to a Metal Base (PFM)
- These types of crowns are tooth-colored and look natural.
- Porcelain fused crowns will easily hide severely discolored teeth.
- They are a very strong and durable type of crown.
- The edges of the crowns may show darker metal coloring at the gum line.
- They are being replaced by stronger all porcelain crowns like E-Max which we use here.
Gold / Metal Crowns
- All metal crowns are more conservative for the tooth/ nerve.
- These crowns can be used in the back where they are not seen.
- Metal crowns will not break or fracture like a tooth colored crown.
- People who grind or brux are candidates for a metal crown.
CEREC Marketing Materials
What Dentsply Sirona / CEREC already provides
Before turning to third-party vendors, check what’s available directly from Dentsply Sirona. Using their official materials ensures brand compliance and often gives you higher quality, pre-approved assets.
- CEREC Patient Marketing Materials / Toolkit – Overview
Dentsply Sirona offers a “Practice Marketing Center” for practitioners with CEREC systems. This includes in-office posters, brochures, waiting room videos, postcards, website assets, and a “How-To Guide.” Dentsply Sirona - CEREC “Single Visit Dentistry” collateral
They package marketing materials around the “One Hour, One Visit” or “One Visit” messaging. These are downloadable and customizable. Dentsply Sirona - Download Center / Digital Assets
Their site includes digital downloads for CEREC, CAD/CAM, and related technologies. Dentsply Sirona
Using these first helps ensure you stay within permitted uses of the brand and avoid compliance or trademark problems.
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FAQs
Got questions? We’ve put together answers to some of the most common things our patients ask—so you’re ready for your visit.
What is a CEREC same-day crown?
A CEREC crown is a custom-made dental crown created and placed in a single visit using advanced digital technology. At Apex Dental Group, we design, mill, and fit your crown right here in our Apex office—no temporary crowns or second appointments needed.
How long does a same-day crown take to complete?
Most CEREC crowns can be completed in about two hours from start to finish. Our digital scanner captures detailed 3D images, and the crown is milled onsite while you relax comfortably.
How long do CEREC crowns last?
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, a CEREC crown can last 10–15 years or longer. Their strength and precision make them a durable choice for restoring your smile.
Are CEREC crowns as strong as traditional crowns?
Yes. CEREC crowns are made from high-quality ceramic that’s comparable in strength to traditional lab-made crowns. They’re also designed to match your natural tooth color beautifully.
Do same-day crowns look natural?
Absolutely. CEREC crowns are crafted to match the color, shape, and size of your surrounding teeth, giving you a seamless, natural-looking smile. Many of our Apex patients can’t even tell which tooth was restored.
What are the benefits of choosing a CEREC crown?
CEREC crowns save time by eliminating the need for multiple appointments or temporary crowns. They offer precise fit, natural appearance, and long-lasting strength—all completed in a single visit at our Apex office.
Who is a good candidate for a same-day crown?
If you have a damaged, cracked, or weakened tooth, or need a replacement after a root canal, a CEREC crown could be a great option. Our dentist will assess your tooth and discuss whether this treatment fits your needs.
What should I expect during my CEREC crown appointment?
Your visit includes digital scanning (no messy impressions), custom design of your crown, and in-office milling. Once the crown is ready, it’s permanently bonded to your tooth—all within the same day.
Is the CEREC crown procedure painful?
Not at all. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, similar to a regular filling. You might feel mild sensitivity afterward, but it typically subsides within a few days.
How do I care for my CEREC crown after treatment?
Care for your crown just like your natural teeth—brush and floss daily, and visit Apex Dental Group for routine cleanings. Avoid biting hard objects to help your crown last as long as possible.
Visit our Patient Education Center under the Topic “Restoring Teeth” and remember to look at related treatments on the Cosmetic Treatments page.