You might be told you need a corona dental after a fracture, an extraction, a large cavity, or a root canal. A crown is a protective restoration we place over a tooth that has lost strength or structure. While crowns are often described as “caps,” they function more like structural armor. A CEREC crown fulfills that same protective role, with one key distinction. Using digital scanning and in-office milling, we design and produce the crown on site, often completing treatment the very same day. Speed and technology inevitably raise a logical question: what does that mean for CEREC crown cost? To answer that properly, it helps to understand what goes into crown treatment, from tooth preparation to materials to restoration design.
What You Pay For With CEREC Crown Cost
At Esparza Dentistry, we produce a CEREC crown using a fully digital chairside system. We scan the prepared tooth with an intraoral camera, design the restoration in CAD software, and mill the crown from a ceramic block in-office. We then characterize, glaze, and bond the crown in a single appointment. The entire sequence typically finishes within 2–3 hours, and patients leave with the final restoration in place.
Traditional crowns follow a multi-step laboratory process. After tooth preparation, we capture an impression or digital scan and send the records to a dental lab. A technician fabricates the crown externally, which requires several days to a few weeks, depending on scheduling and case complexity. During that interval, we place a temporary crown to protect the tooth. The patient returns for delivery, fit verification, bite refinement, and final cementation.
CEREC technology allows us to design your crown digitally before it is created. We can review how the restoration will fit, how it will touch adjacent teeth, and how it will align with your bite before milling begins. If small adjustments are needed, we can make them immediately after placing the crown.
Traditional crowns are fabricated in an external dental lab using impressions or scans. Labs produce highly accurate restorations, but final bite and fit refinements are usually completed at the delivery appointment.
Both crown types perform well when selected appropriately. The choice often depends on tooth location, bite forces, esthetic priorities, and clinical goals.
CEREC Crown Cost: What’s Included in Treatment
Several factors influence the final fee, including the condition of the tooth, any treatments required beforehand, and the type of restoration selected.
Extractions and Tooth Preparation
An extraction increases the overall cost because it is a separate procedure. A simple extracción typically requires less time and intervention than a surgical extraction involving bone removal or tooth sectioning. Both scenarios must be completed before moving forward with a replacement plan, such as an implant and crown.
Even when a tooth remains in place, the amount of preparation can differ significantly. Minor decay may allow conservative reshaping, which supports a more straightforward design and fabrication process. Extensive damage, deep fractures, or teeth that previously underwent tratamiento de conducto often require additional steps. We may need to reinforce the structure to ensure long-term stability.
Tooth-Supported vs Implant-Supported Crowns
The restoration type also affects the investment. A crown placed over a natural tooth differs from a crown supported by a implante dental. Implant treatment involves surgical placement, healing time, and additional components before the crown can be secured. Each stage contributes to the overall cost structure.
At your free consultation, we take time to examine your teeth, evaluate your oral health, and discuss what you’re hoping to address. We’ll then present a personalized treatment plan along with a transparent cost estimate. If you’d like, we can explore financing arrangements that make care easier to manage.
Talk With Us About Same-Day Crowns
Crowns strengthen compromised teeth, and CEREC technology allows us to design and place many restorations the same day! Treatment, preparation needs, and cost vary from patient to patient, which makes a personalized evaluation essential.
If you’re considering a crown, visit us for a free consultation. We’ll assess your oral health, review your goals, and outline a treatment plan with a clear cost estimate.
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