7449 East Osborn Road #4 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
3D Printed Dental Crowns With CEREC Technology
Here at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale, dental crowns are an integral part of many dental restoration treatments we perform. This includes implants, root canals, or simply covering and strengthening a tooth that has been damaged by trauma or decay. Dental crowns restore your smile, preserve the integrity of your mouth’s structure, and help you maintain great oral health.
CEREC technology represents a significant leap forward in how dental crowns are designed, created, and placed. Instead of relying on outside dental labs and multiple appointments stretched over weeks, Dr. Brittain can now deliver a precisely fitted, high-quality porcelain crown in a single visit, without compromising on aesthetics or durability.
Is CEREC Crown as Strong as Traditional Crown
This is one of the most common questions patients ask before committing to same-day crown treatment — and the answer is yes. CEREC crowns are milled from a single block of high-quality ceramic material, making them:
How Long Do Crowns Last
Crowns last between five and fifteen years, depending on your oral health habits and the amount of wear and tear they receive. After we place your dental crown, you’ll want to avoid chewing ice and other hard foods, grinding your teeth, biting your fingernails, and opening packages with your teeth. This will help your crown last as long as possible.
- Exceptionally Durable — Ceramic crowns withstand normal biting and chewing forces and are designed to last just as long as traditionally fabricated crowns.
- Metal-free — CEREC crowns contain no metal, making them a safe and comfortable option for patients with metal sensitivities or allergies.
- Precisely Fitted — Because the crown is designed using digital 3D imaging of your actual tooth, the fit is highly accurate, often more so than crowns made from physical impressions sent to an outside lab.
- Natural in Appearance — The ceramic material is color-matched to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth, so no one will be able to tell the difference.
- Biocompatible — The materials used are well-tolerated by gum tissue, reducing the risk of irritation or inflammation around the crown margin.
Replace Your Crown in Record Time
With traditional dental crowns, treatment is completed in multiple visits. During the first visit, after a tooth impression is taken, a dental lab makes the crown while the patient wears a temporary crown for a couple of weeks. The patient then returns for a second visit to have their crown put in place.
CEREC crowns, on the other hand, are completed in one visit. The CEREC technology utilizes an infrared camera that takes 3D images of your damaged tooth and sends those images directly to our CEREC machine. Your crown is milled inside the machine right here in our office, providing us with the ability to complete your procedure the same day.
Come Get a CEREC Crown at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale
We understand the value of your time. To save you time and hassle, our practice uses leading-edge CEREC technology. Call us at 480-719-6994 or come in today to see what CEREC technology can do for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dental crowns with CEREC?
CEREC crowns are same-day dental crowns created using advanced CAD/CAM technology, allowing dentists to design, fabricate, and place a crown in a single visit.How are CEREC crowns different from traditional crowns?
Unlike traditional crowns that require multiple visits and temporary crowns, CEREC crowns are made on-site and placed the same day.Are CEREC crowns durable?
Yes, CEREC crowns are made from high-quality ceramic materials that are strong, long-lasting, and designed to match natural teeth.How long does a CEREC crown procedure take?
The entire process typically takes about 1–2 hours, including digital impressions, design, and placement.Are CEREC crowns worth it?
For many patients, CEREC crowns offer convenience, accuracy, and natural-looking results, making them a popular and effective restoration option.