SAME DAY DENTAL CROWNS

Same-Day Dental Crowns at Kremer Dental Care

Exclusive to our Glenbrook location, Kremer Dental Care is proud to offer CEREC restorations, a cutting-edge dental technology that allows us to create and place same day bridges and same day dental crowns in Chico, CA in a single visit.

What Is CEREC?

CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” It is a modern dental restoration method that uses advanced computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) technologies. With CEREC, we can create custom dental restorations in just one appointment—eliminating the need for multiple visits.

In traditional crown placement, the process requires at least two visits. During the first visit, your dentist prepares your tooth, takes an impression, and places a temporary crown. The permanent crown is created at an off-site lab, which means you’d return weeks later for the final placement.

With CEREC, everything happens in one day! Here’s how the process works:

1. Your dentist prepares your tooth and takes a digital scan of your mouth using advanced 3D imaging technology.
2. The scan is used to design a custom crown that fits perfectly with your teeth.
3. The CEREC machine then fabricates the crown from strong, tooth-colored ceramic material right in our office.
4. The crown is bonded to your tooth, restoring its strength, functionality, and beauty—all in one visit

Benefits of CEREC Crowns

• Convenience: No need for temporary crowns or multiple appointments.
• Comfort: Since the restoration is completed in one visit, you only need one round of anesthesia.
• Durability: CEREC crowns are made from ceramic materials that are strong, long-lasting, and resistant to wear.
• Natural Appearance: These restorations match the color, texture, and strength of your natural teeth, blending seamlessly with your smile.
• Preservation of Tooth Structure: The bonding process allows us to conserve more of your healthy tooth structure compared to traditional methods.

Additionally, CEREC crowns expand and contract at a rate similar to your natural teeth, making them highly resistant to cracking or breaking caused by temperature changes from hot or cold foods.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes a same‑day dental crown different from a traditional crown?

A same‑day crown is designed, milled, and placed during a single appointment using CEREC CAD/CAM technology—eliminating the need for temp crowns, labs, or return visits.

2. How does the CEREC process work?

Your dentist digitally scans your prepared tooth, designs a custom crown, and mills it chairside from ceramic. It's then polished, shaded, and bonded—all in the same visit.

3. Is the final crown as durable as a traditional one?

Yes—CEREC crowns are crafted from strong, tooth-colored ceramic that resists wear and expands/contracts like natural teeth, making them just as long-lasting.

4. Will the crown look natural?

Absolutely. CEREC crowns match your tooth's color, texture, and translucency, blending seamlessly with your smile.

5. Does same‑day dentistry preserve more of your natural tooth?

Yes—digital design and precision milling help retain more healthy tooth structure than conventional crown methods.

6. Is anesthesia needed more than once?

No—since everything happens in one session, you’ll only receive anesthesia once, making the experience more comfortable and efficient.

7. Can bridges also be done in a single visit?

Yes—CEREC technology isn’t limited to crowns. You can get ceramic dental bridges or multiple crowns crafted and placed in one appointment.

8. Who is an ideal candidate for CEREC crowns?

Anyone with a damaged, cracked, or cosmetically flawed tooth who wants a convenient, long-lasting restoration—especially if they prefer to avoid temporary crowns and return visits.