When we make crowns for our patients, the process only takes one visit (bridges can often be delivered the same day as well). This is a major convenience for our patients. From start to finish, you can have a crown made in our office in under 2 hours.

The crown is made by our CEREC® Milling Chamber and is not sent out to a lab, so you don’t have to come back for a second visit. Using our CEREC® technology, Dr. Fernandez has been making same-day crowns since 2006. Not only is he an expert in this technology, he also teaches it to other dentists.

The CEREC® software allows Dr. Fernandez to take a 3D image of your tooth. This means the traditional methods of taking an impression (which can lead to discomfort and even gagging) are long gone. Also gone are the plastic temporary crowns that fall off.

After taking the image, the CEREC® 3D software converts it to a three-dimensional virtual model of your prepared tooth. While you watch onscreen, Dr. Fernandez uses CAD technology to design the restoration, which is sent wirelessly to the CEREC® Milling Unit where CAM technology creates the restoration while you wait.

The result of this cutting-edge process is a lifelike, natural restoration that bonds perfectly to your damaged tooth.

Need to get a crown but don’t want a big interruption to your busy schedule? Book an appointment with Dr. Fernandez today and we’ll be happy to get you in, out, and on your way.