7 Things You Need to Know About CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown and Onlay (Partial crown) Restorations

In the past, getting a crown or onlay dental restoration on a tooth required at least two visits to your dentist’s office: one for preparing your tooth, the second for permanent cementation of the restoration after it returned from the dental lab. With modern dentistry, if your tooth is cracked or decayed, a CEREC dental crown or onlay can be designed, fabricated, and delivered in a single appointment. Dr. Juergen Langenbach and Dr. Lynne Thomas at Pearls of Dentistry customize your crowns or onlays, hand-selecting the best material to restore a tooth’s strength and function. No temporary crown and one injection! It’s all digital, no impressions, and blends right in with your natural teeth.

1. Experience the Efficiency and Accuracy of CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown and Onlay Restorations

Families are busier than ever, and busy days leave little room for extra dental visits. With a CEREC crown or onlay restoration, you walk in needing help and walk out with a permanent solution that same day. Picture breaking a tooth at breakfast and smiling confidently by dinner. There is no need to juggle schedules or be inconvenienced by temporary crowns coming off while you wait for your permanent restoration to be cemented.

2. Say Goodbye to Temporary Crowns

Temporary crowns never feel like natural teeth, and they can shift or irritate your gums. CEREC dental crowns or onlays remove that step completely. One patient shared how thrilled they were to leave with their final crown instead of worrying about having their temporary crown come off or getting numb again to receive their permanent crown. 

3. Comfortable and Precise Impressions

Traditional impressions are uncomfortable and messy. The putty pushes against your tongue and sometimes triggers gag reflexes. With CEREC crowns and onlay restorations, the team at Pearls of Dentistry uses digital impressions instead. It takes precise images with zero discomfort. Best of all, because these scans are so exact, your ceramic restoration fits better with minimal adjustments needed after placement.

4. The Benefits of Advanced 3D Imaging and In-House Milling

Think of it like having a suit custom-tailored just for you; your crown is designed by our doctors and fabricated by the in-house milling machine. Then the Pearls of Dentistry team puts their expert finishing touches on the crown or onlay right there in their in-office laboratory.

• Digital scans replace gooey impressions
• Crowns and onlays are custom-designed by the Pearls of Dentistry doctors (not the assistants)
• You get same-day crowns and onlays that match your natural teeth
• No need for a delivery or cementation appointment 

5. Precision and Strength of CEREC Crowns and Onlays

CEREC crowns and onlays are designed using advanced software. The Pearls of Dentistry team will hand-select the best material for your tooth based on the surrounding teeth to match perfectly. There are lots of ceramics available for CEREC. Some have high esthetic properties, while others exhibit high strength properties for areas that need to be extra strong to handle the daily stresses from chewing and mashing foods. With CEREC, you get a precise, long-lasting restoration that lets you smile and eat without worry.

6. Minimal Discomfort with Just One Injection

Traditional crowns and onlays usually require two visits and, therefore, two injections for comfort. Some modern dental materials perform best when bonded to the tooth substrate, and proper anesthesia is indicated for comfort. Since CEREC crowns and onlays only require one visit, you will only need one injection, so there is less numbing and less stress. If dental work makes you nervous, knowing it’s done in one appointment helps ease your mind.

7. Transform Your Smile with a CEREC Dental Crown or Onlay in San Diego, CA

When your tooth needs repair, a CEREC dental crown or onlay is the solution. Dr. Lynne Thomas and Dr. Juergen Langenbach at Pearls of Dentistry use this technology to restore teeth efficiently. To see how same-day crowns and onlays near you can help, call Pearls of Dentistry at (858) 451-4413 or visit 15717 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128. Let your smile shine again.

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