Same Day CEREC Crowns Bowral

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. It’s an in-practice system that uses digital scanning, computer-aided design and an on-site milling unit to produce a ceramic crown in a single appointment — without the need for impressions or lab fabrication.

Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from high-density dental ceramic that handles everyday bite forces well. The material has been used in dentistry for decades. For most patients, the strength and longevity of a CEREC crown is comparable to a lab-fabricated alternative.

A same-day CEREC crown appointment typically takes around 90 minutes to two hours, depending on the complexity of the preparation. That includes tooth preparation, scanning, design, milling, and fitting — all in one visit.

The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic before any preparation begins, so the procedure itself shouldn’t be painful. Some sensitivity around the tooth is normal in the first day or two after the appointment and usually settles on its own.

A well-fitted CEREC crown, combined with regular dental visits and good oral hygiene, can last 10–15 years and often longer. Avoiding habits like using your teeth to open packaging or grinding without a night guard helps protect both the crown and the tooth underneath.

In most cases, yes. Root canal treatment removes the pulp from inside the tooth, which leaves the remaining structure more brittle and prone to fracture. A crown placed over the tooth afterwards protects it and significantly improves how long it lasts.

CEREC ceramic is colour-matched to your surrounding teeth and has the same light-reflecting properties as natural enamel. When fitted correctly, the crown is designed to be indistinguishable from the teeth alongside it, including in photographs.

You can contact us directly to arrange an appointment. Dr Tan will assess the tooth, explain what the crown procedure involves in your specific case, and give you a clear picture of cost and timing before any work is confirmed.