Crowns & Same-Day CEREC

A dental crown covers a tooth that has been weakened by a large filling, a crack, or a root canal, restoring its strength and shape. Same-day CEREC crowns are designed and milled in the office using a digital scan, so many patients can complete the process in a single visit instead of returning for a second appointment.

How the Digital Process Works

Intraoral Scanner — Replaces messy molds with a digital scan of the prepared tooth, used to design the crown.
Digital Shade Matching — A digital shade reading helps the new crown match the color of your surrounding teeth.

When a Crown Is Typically Needed

Crowns are commonly considered after a tooth has cracked, worn down, or been treated with a large filling or root canal, when there isn't enough healthy tooth structure left for a simple filling to hold up over time. Your dentist will examine the tooth and discuss whether a crown, or another restoration such as an inlay or onlay, is the right fit.

Comfort During Treatment

Electric Handpieces — Quieter, smoother instruments are used to prepare the tooth for a crown.
The Wand (STA) Anesthesia — Computer-controlled anesthesia delivers numbing slowly for a more comfortable experience.
Nitrous Sedation — Available for patients who feel anxious about dental treatment.

Dr. Jed Kanner, Dr. Adam Salm, and Dr. Hayley Grandeau all provide general dentistry care, including crowns, at this practice.