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CEREC technology completes your crown in one appointment, saving you a second trip and days of waiting.
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Need a crown but dreading weeks of waiting? Same-day dental crowns in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA let us design, mill, and place your restoration in a single visit. At Elite Dentistry, Dr. Lari uses in-house CEREC technology to restore your smile quickly and comfortably.
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A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its strength, shape, and appearance. With our in-house CEREC system, we design and mill your permanent crown from high-quality ceramic right here in the office. That means no messy putty impressions, no temporary crown, and no second appointment. Using 3D digital imaging, we create a precise, natural-looking crown that is ready in a couple of hours instead of weeks.
CEREC technology completes your crown in one appointment, saving you a second trip and days of waiting.
You skip the temporary crown entirely, along with the risk of it slipping or breaking before your final one.
Digital scanning captures exact measurements, so your crown fits comfortably and functions naturally.
The ceramic is custom shade-matched to your smile, blending in with the teeth around it.
From your first exam to the final result, here's exactly what to expect — calm, clear, and never rushed.
Request an AppointmentWe take a quick digital impression of your tooth, with no messy putty required.
Using CAD/CAM software, we design your crown on screen for a precise shape and fit.
Our CEREC unit mills your crown from a solid block of high-quality ceramic while you relax.
We check the fit and bite, then bond your permanent crown in place, all in the same visit.
You have a cracked or broken tooth that needs its strength and protection restored.
A cavity is too large for a filling and needs full coverage to stay strong.
You recently had a root canal, and the tooth needs a crown to protect it.
You want to improve a discolored or oddly shaped tooth with a natural-looking cap.
Wondering how same-day crowns compare to the traditional kind? The biggest difference is convenience. Traditional crowns require at least two visits, messy impressions, and a temporary crown while a lab fabricates the permanent one over a couple of weeks. Same-day crowns skip all of that: your permanent restoration is designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment using CEREC technology. Both options are strong and natural-looking, but same-day crowns save you time, extra visits, and the hassle of temporaries.
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A crown in one visit means less time in the chair and more time smiling. Here is why patients choose us for restorations.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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Yes, CEREC crowns are milled from high-quality ceramic and are just as strong and durable as lab-made crowns. Many patients find they last for years with good care.
Yes, the ceramic is customized to match the color of your natural teeth. The finished crown blends right in with your smile.
Absolutely, each crown is designed to mirror the shape and shade of your natural teeth. Most people cannot tell which tooth was crowned.
Start to finish, the visit usually takes about two hours. You walk out the same day with a permanent, finished crown.
Care for it just like a natural tooth, with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups. Avoid using it to bite very hard objects like ice or pen caps.
With proper care, same-day crowns are built to last for many years, often a decade or more. The high-quality ceramic used in our CEREC system is both strong and durable, standing up to daily chewing just like a natural tooth. How long your crown lasts depends largely on your habits, including good brushing and flossing, avoiding hard objects, and keeping up with regular checkups.
The cost of a same-day crown depends on factors like the extent of the damage and the materials used, though pricing is generally comparable to traditional crowns. Many patients find them an excellent value, since you avoid multiple appointments and the added expense of temporary restorations. At Elite Dentistry, we work with most insurance providers and will help you understand your coverage. We also offer flexible financing options and new patient specials to keep your crown treatment comfortably within budget.
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All-ceramic Made entirely of ceramic or porcelain, offering excellent esthetics but may not be as strong as other options.
All-metal Made of gold or other metal alloys. Highly durable but not tooth-colored.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) Combines the strength of metal with the esthetics of porcelain.
Zirconia Made from a strong, tooth-colored material that is highly biocompatible.
Stainless steel Often used as temporary crowns or for children's teeth.
Abutment A connector piece that attaches the crown to the tooth or implant.
Cementation The process of securing the crown to the prepared tooth using dental cement.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns Crowns designed and fabricated in the office using CAD/CAM technology, allowing for single-visit placement.
Core Buildup Adding material to a damaged tooth to provide support for the crown.
Crown Lengthening A surgical procedure to expose more of the tooth structure for crown placement.
Impression A mold taken of the prepared tooth to create a custom-made crown.
Margin The edge of the crown where it meets the tooth.
Preparation Shaping the tooth to create space for the crown.
Temporary Crown A crown worn while the permanent crown is being made.
Bridge A dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by using the adjacent teeth for support.
Bruxism Grinding or clenching your teeth, which can damage crowns.
Dental Implant A titanium post placed in the jawbone to support a crown or other restoration.
Onlay A type of restoration that covers one or more cusps (points) of a tooth.
Root Canal Therapy A procedure to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth, often followed by crown placement.