A New Crown in One Visit with CEREC

In the past, when a patient needed help restoring a broken or decayed tooth, there was only one option: a conventional crown. Treatment with a conventional crown takes two appointments. In the first appointment, the doctor makes an impression of the tooth, designs the crown, and then puts a temporary crown in place. At the second appointment, the temporary crown is switched out for a permanent one milled by a dental lab.

Of course, with this method, there was always the risk of that temporary crown falling out or becoming damaged, requiring an extra visit between appointments. Today, however, technology has made the entire process more convenient.

At Dr. Scurti’s Verona dental office, patients can get a custom-made crown in a single appointment, all thanks to our CEREC milling machine.

Here’s how the process works.

First, Dr. Scurti will assess your needs, scan your tooth, and design your new crown with CEREC’s advanced software. Our goal is always to create a crown that blends in with existing teeth and complements the patient’s appearance.

Once the design for your crown is finished, we’ll send that information to the CEREC unit, which will mill your restorative piece from high quality porcelain while you relax in our office. When it’s ready, Dr. Scurti will double-check the fit and attach it, completing what used to be a multi-appointment procedure in a single visit.

Do you need restorative care? Dr. Scurti can help with a custom-made CEREC crown. Call our Verona office to schedule an appointment. Verona Dental Arts offers restorative care to patients from West Orange, Livingston, Clifton, and other communities around New Jersey.