CEREC Same-Day Crowns

Restoring Your Smile in 5 Easy Steps

An Expert Weighs In

“CEREC crowns have allowed dentists to take more direct control over the entire crownmaking process. Instead of having to send the crown to a third-party lab and rely on their design, we can handle all aspects in-house. This allows us to closely monitor every aspect of quality control. Plus, the fact that this quality dentistry fits into our patients’ busy schedules with just one visit is truly a game-changer.”

Dr. Mandy Shearer Dentist Soddy Daisy Smiles

Why You Might Need a Dental Crown

Crowns can be used to cover discolored or misshapen teeth for cosmetic reasons, but they are more often applied for functional reasons. Crowns can protect weak teeth from breaking, restore teeth that are already broken, or hold bridges in place. A crown can also be used to support a tooth that has had a root canal or to cover a dental implant.

Without crowns, a tooth that is chipped, decayed, or fractured might produce a toothache, tooth sensitivity, or pain while chewing or biting.

What Is CEREC?

CEREC is a CAD/CAM (ComputerAided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology that allows your dentist to position durable, highquality ceramic crowns in just one visit.

The CEREC same-day crown process involves five steps: PREPARATION Before your new crown can be attached, your dentist will prep your tooth for the prosthesis by removing decay or affected tissue.

SCAN Using an intraoral scanner, your dentist will take three-dimensional images of your teeth. These scans replace conventional impressions, which require a heavy molding paste that can be uncomfortable for patients.

DESIGN The intraoral scanner connects with CEREC’s computer software to identify the proper design and fit for your crown.

PRODUCTION Once designed, the software will connect with an on-site milling machine that creates a precise ceramic prosthesis to match your natural tooth color.

APPLICATION A new crown will be ready for application immediately. Your dentist will bond it to your tooth, polish it, and remove excess cement or debris.

Benefits of Same-Day Crowns

In the past, getting a crown would typically take two visits – a first visit to create impressions and a second to place the new crown. Today, CAD/CAM technology allows your dentist to place a crown in just one visit. Studies have shown that CAD/CAM tooth restorations are just as successful as those made using traditional techniques. The technology can also assist your dentist in preserving more of your existing tooth. HS

Creating Brighter

Smiles for Your Family

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OUR HEALTHY SMILES PLAN is a yearly membership plan that offers affordable in-house dental coverage for those who don’t have dental insurance. No yearly maximum, no deductibles, no pre-existing condition limitations, and no waiting periods means most patients find the plan pays for itself during the first visit. Call today for more information!

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A smile can brighten anyone’s day, but what if you’re afraid to flash those pearly….not-so-whites?

Drs. Mandy and Robert Shearer have what you need to get your grin gleaming! Before you make a trip to your local drugstore for over-the-counter whiteners, consider making an appointment at Soddy Daisy Smiles. Using Opalescence, a professional teeth whitener that offers breathtaking results, they’ll monitor your progress and have you smiling confidently with the pearly whites you’ve been dreaming of!