Same-day crowns in Chermside

At a glance

Who it is for

Patients who need a crown on a tooth that suits a one-visit ceramic crown

How long

One longer visit. Your dentist will tell you how long to allow.

Cost

Varies with the treatment you need. Confirmed after your examination.

What happens

1. Your dentist examines the tooth and confirms whether a crown is needed and whether it suits a same-day crown.
2. The tooth is numbed and shaped to make room for the crown.
3. Your dentist takes a digital scan of the tooth instead of a mould.
4. The crown is designed on screen and milled from a ceramic block here at the practice.
5. Your dentist fits the crown, checks your bite and polishes it, all in the same visit.

Why one visit can help

A traditional crown usually means two appointments, a temporary crown and a wait for a dental laboratory. With CEREC the crown is made at the practice while you wait, so there is no temporary crown and no second appointment for the fit.

Is a same-day crown right for me?

Not every tooth suits a one-visit crown. Your dentist will tell you at the examination if another type of dental crown or a different treatment, such as a filling, would suit your tooth better. A tooth that has had root canal treatment often needs a crown afterwards, and your dentist will explain the options.

Cost

The fee depends on the time, complexity and materials your treatment needs, so it varies from patient to patient and is confirmed after your dentist has examined you. Your dentist can talk you through the cost before treatment starts, and you can claim on the spot with HICAPS if you have private health cover. See fees, health funds and payment options for more.