A crown in one appointment
The CEREC treatment procedure means that no conventional impressions are needed. The CEREC 3D measuring camera scans the prepared tooth in just a few seconds.
That removes the two things patients like least about conventional crowns: the silicone impression material, and the two-week wait in a temporary crown that never feels quite right. Your restoration is milled from a solid ceramic block in the practice within minutes and bonded to your tooth the same day.
Perfect teeth in five easy steps
- Before treatment begins, we will inform you about the benefits of CEREC
- After removing the decayed tissue or the defective amalgam filling, we create a 3D image of the tooth with the aid of the CEREC camera
- The restoration is designed on the monitor of the CEREC acquisition unit
- The CEREC milling unit machines the restoration out of a ceramic block
- The milled restoration is bonded directly to your tooth
Ceramic fillings with CEREC
Do you want highly aesthetic, tooth-coloured fillings — created and placed during a single dental appointment? Would you prefer not to have an impression and a temporary? Do you prefer metal-free, biocompatible materials?
All this is now possible. Thanks to CEREC. It is a sophisticated CAD/CAM system for the production of all-ceramic inlays, onlays, partial crowns, veneers and crowns for anterior and posterior teeth.
Benefits at a glance
- One visit
- No impressions
- No temporaries
- Metal free
- Highly aesthetic
- Long lasting
Frequently asked questions
Can I really have a crown fitted in one visit?
Yes. The tooth is prepared, scanned, designed and the ceramic restoration is milled and bonded in the same appointment. Allow around two hours.
Is a CEREC crown as strong as a laboratory crown?
CEREC restorations are milled from solid ceramic blocks and bonded to the tooth, giving a strong, long-lasting result. Which material we recommend depends on the tooth and your bite.
How much does a CEREC crown cost in Peterborough?
Crowns, including CEREC same-day crowns and Emax onlays and inlays, are £650. A fully costed treatment plan is always given before treatment starts.
Does CEREC use metal?
No — CEREC restorations are all-ceramic and metal free, which is why they look natural and reflect light like a real tooth.