Can't spare time for two dental visits? CEREC® technology at Brammeier Family Dental lets Drs. Brammeier and Ericson design, mill, and place a custom ceramic crown in a single appointment of about one hour. That means no messy impressions, no temporary crowns, and no second visit. Arrive with a damaged tooth and leave with a permanent, natural-looking restoration.
Same-Day Highlights
- Just one appointment, roughly 1 hour
- No temporary crown to deal with
- No goopy impression trays
- Natural, tooth-colored ceramic
- Backed by 20+ years of clinical research
What it is
CAD/CAM technology that lets us digitally design and mill a custom ceramic restoration right at the chair, all in one visit.
Who it's for
Anyone needing a crown, inlay, onlay, or veneer who wants it finished in one appointment with no temporary.
How we help
Digital scanning takes the place of messy impressions, while precise computer-aided design and milling build a perfect-fit restoration in about an hour.
Need a crown but two visits won't fit your schedule? Ask about CEREC same-day restorations.
How CEREC® Works
Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics is what CEREC stands for. Right here in our office, it brings a digital camera, computer-aided design software, and a precision milling machine together into one integrated system.
The CEREC Process
- Digital scan: Drs. Brammeier and Ericson capture a precise 3D image of the prepared tooth with a small camera, leaving the goopy impression trays behind
- Computer design: On screen, the restoration is digitally designed from that image to match your exact bite and tooth anatomy
- In-office milling: Our milling machine receives the design and carves your restoration from a solid block of tooth-colored ceramic
- Bonding: Once polished, the finished restoration is permanently bonded to your tooth, all within a single visit
What CEREC Can Restore
- Crowns: Full-coverage caps for teeth that are damaged, cracked, or decayed
- Inlays and onlays: Conservative restorations for teeth beyond a filling but short of needing a full crown
- Veneers: Thin ceramic shells that cosmetically improve front teeth
- Bridges: In select cases, single-tooth bridges can be designed with CEREC as well
Benefits of CEREC® Technology
For Your Convenience
- Single visit: There is no second appointment to book weeks down the line
- No temporary crown: Skip the fragile, uncomfortable temporary that tends to fall off or break
- No impression trays: The messy, gag-inducing putty gives way to a quick digital scan
- Less chair time overall: One efficient visit stands in for two longer ones
For Your Health
- Conservative preparation: CEREC restorations hold on to more of your natural tooth structure
- Biocompatible ceramic: Metal-free, gentle on gum tissue, and resistant to plaque
- Precise fit: The accuracy of computer-aided design lowers the risk of gaps or decay at the margins
- Proven technology: More than 20 years of clinical research and millions of successful restorations worldwide
A beautiful, permanent crown, designed and placed in roughly an hour. That's the CEREC difference.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Visit Steps
- Evaluation: Drs. Brammeier and Ericson examine the tooth and confirm that CEREC suits your situation
- Preparation: After numbing the area for your comfort, we remove the damaged portion and shape the tooth
- Digital scan: A quick 3D image of your tooth stands in for traditional impressions
- Design and milling: Your restoration is designed on screen and milled in our office while you wait, about 15–20 minutes
- Bonding: The finished ceramic restoration is permanently bonded, and you head home with your final crown
Helpful Tips
- The whole appointment usually runs about 1 hour
- Once the numbness wears off, you can eat and drink normally
- CEREC restorations are every bit as durable as traditional lab-made crowns
- A few days of mild sensitivity after placement is normal
- Care for your CEREC crown as you would a natural tooth: brush, floss, and keep up your regular checkups
Frequently Asked Questions
One visit, one crown, done. Experience the convenience of CEREC same-day dentistry.