Step-by-Step Guide to Your Same-Day CEREC Crown Procedure

A dental crown is used to protect and restore a tooth that has been damaged, weakened, cracked, or treated with a large filling. With traditional crowns, the process often requires two visits, temporary crowns, and a waiting period while the final restoration is made.

At Saddler Family Dentistry in Berkeley, we offer CEREC same-day crowns to make the process more convenient. Using advanced digital technology, we can design, create, and place a custom dental crown in one appointment.
 

Step 1: Evaluating Your Tooth

Your same-day CEREC crown procedure begins with a careful exam. We check the tooth, surrounding gums, bite, and overall oral health to make sure a crown is the right solution. If the tooth has decay, damage, or an old restoration that needs replacement, we will explain what we see and walk you through your options.

Our goal is to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible while restoring strength, comfort, and function.
 

Step 2: Preparing the Tooth

Once we confirm that a CEREC crown is appropriate, we gently prepare the tooth. This may involve removing decay, reshaping the tooth, or clearing away damaged areas so the crown can fit securely.

We focus on comfort throughout the appointment and make sure the tooth is properly shaped to support a natural-looking, long-lasting restoration.
 

Step 3: Taking Digital Impressions

Instead of using traditional impression trays, CEREC technology allows us to take a digital scan of your tooth. This scan helps us create a precise 3D model of your mouth, so your crown can be designed to match your bite and surrounding teeth.

This step is one of the reasons many patients prefer same-day crowns. Digital impressions are typically faster, cleaner, and more comfortable than conventional molds.
 

Step 4: Designing Your Custom Crown

After the scan, we use CEREC software to design your crown right in our Berkeley office. The design is customized for your tooth shape, bite, and smile.

A CEREC crown is made to support:

• A comfortable fit
• Natural chewing function
• A close match to nearby teeth
• Strong protection for the treated tooth
• A smoother, more efficient appointment

This step helps us create a restoration that looks natural while also providing the durability your tooth needs.
 

Step 5: Creating and Placing the Crown

Once the crown design is ready, the restoration is created from a high-quality ceramic material. Because this is done in-office, you do not need to wear a temporary crown or return weeks later for a second appointment.

When the crown is ready, we place it on your tooth, check the fit, make adjustments as needed, and bond it securely in place. Before you leave, we make sure your bite feels comfortable.
 

Step 6: Caring for Your New Crown

After your same-day CEREC crown procedure, you can care for your crown much like your natural teeth. Brushing, flossing, and keeping up with routine dental visits all help protect your restoration and your overall oral health.

We may also recommend avoiding habits like chewing ice, biting hard objects, or using your teeth as tools, since these can damage both natural teeth and crowns.
 

For same-day CEREC crowns in Berkeley, CA, contact Saddler Family Dentistry at 1504 Alcatraz Ave by calling (510) 443-4300 to schedule an appointment.