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CEREC

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CEREC® offers convenient, faster and more comfortable care to provide a range of high-quality, same-day restorations including ceramic crowns, inlays and onlays.

Same-Day Restorations That Respect Your Time

CEREC® streamlines restorative care so you get high-quality ceramic restorations in a single visit. Rather than scheduling multiple appointments and waiting for a dental laboratory, the entire design and fabrication process happens chairside. This approach reduces the number of office visits while preserving the same clinical standards you expect from custom laboratory work.

Beyond convenience, same-day restorations minimize the window in which a tooth is vulnerable to damage or sensitivity. Eliminating a temporary restoration and shortening treatment time helps protect the prepared tooth and reduces opportunities for contamination or discomfort between appointments.

This model of care is particularly well-suited to busy adults and professionals in Midtown Manhattan who need efficient, dependable dental work without sacrificing aesthetics or function.

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Precision Fit with a Natural Look

CEREC restorations are milled from high-strength ceramic blocks that closely mimic the translucency and color of natural tooth enamel. Because the restoration is designed to match your tooth geometry and shade, the final result blends seamlessly with surrounding teeth. The goal is to restore both function and appearance so the restoration supports biting forces while remaining visually unobtrusive.

The digital workflow enables exceptionally accurate fits, reducing the need for multiple adjustments. Since the restoration is custom-designed to the prepared tooth, margins can be refined to preserve healthy tooth structure and create a tight seal—an important factor in preventing future decay and promoting long-term success.

For patients who want an efficient path to a durable, attractive restoration without the interim steps of traditional crown therapy, CEREC offers a compelling combination of esthetics and clinical precision.

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How Modern CAD/CAM Technology Delivers Results

The heart of CEREC is an integrated CAD/CAM system: an intraoral scanner captures detailed 3D images of the prepared tooth, computer software translates those images into a precise restoration design, and a chairside milling unit fabricates the piece from ceramic. This automated chain shortens turnaround time while maintaining tight tolerances that are difficult to achieve with manual techniques.

Digital impressions replace traditional putty-based molds, improving patient comfort and yielding more predictable data for the laboratory—or in this case, the milling unit. The software allows the clinician to evaluate occlusion, contour, and contact points before milling, helping to ensure the restoration seats properly on the first try.

Because the system is fully digital, records are easily archived and can be revisited during future care—facilitating repairs, replacements, or integration with other digital workflows such as implant planning or orthodontic treatment.

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Materials, Durability, and Long-Term Care

CEREC restorations are typically milled from advanced dental ceramics known for their strength and biocompatibility. These materials resist staining, wear well under normal chewing forces, and can be polished or glazed to achieve a lifelike finish. When maintained with routine oral hygiene and periodic dental checks, these restorations can provide many years of reliable service.

Good outcomes depend not only on material but also on case selection and proper bonding protocols. Your dentist will evaluate the extent of tooth damage, occlusal forces, and functional needs to determine whether a ceramic inlay, onlay, or full-coverage crown is the most appropriate solution.

After placement, standard home care—brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and routine professional cleanings—keeps both natural teeth and restorations in top condition. Regular exams allow the clinician to monitor margins and contacts and to address any concerns early.

What to Expect at Your Visit and How We Coordinate Care

A typical CEREC appointment begins with a clinical evaluation and discussion of goals—whether the priority is strength, conservation of tooth structure, or cosmetic blending. If a restoration is indicated, the tooth is prepared and the intraoral scanner records the necessary digital impressions. The design phase is collaborative: the clinician refines shape and contacts on-screen to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

While the milling unit fabricates the restoration, the clinician verifies fit, performs any necessary adjustments, and bonds the ceramic in place using proven adhesive protocols. Because the process is completed in one visit, follow-up usually focuses on routine checks and ensuring patient comfort rather than additional restorative steps.

When treatments are part of a broader restorative or cosmetic plan—such as combining CEREC crowns with whitening, veneers, or implant restorations—digital records and careful treatment planning make it easier to coordinate care predictably and efficiently. At Chroma Dental, we prioritize a conservative approach that restores function while preserving as much natural tooth as possible.

In summary, CEREC blends digital precision, high-quality ceramic materials, and an efficient clinical workflow to deliver same-day restorations that look natural and perform reliably. If you’re considering a crown, inlay, or onlay and value accuracy, speed, and esthetics, this technology offers a modern alternative to traditional laboratory-based treatments.

Contact us for more information or to discuss whether a CEREC restoration is right for your smile.

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Our Office
155 E. 55th St.
Suite 301
New York, NY 10022
Existing Patients: (646) 440-3101
New Patients: (646) 419-8726
Visit Us Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CEREC® same-day crowns?

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Today, there's no need to merely imagine how nice it would be to have a dental crown fabricated in a single visit. With CEREC technology and advanced systems of care, multiple trips to the dentist are a thing of the past! Now, one appointment is all it takes for our skilled and experienced dentist to design, fabricate, and place a naturally beautiful and long-lasting same-day crown. And, best of all, unlike conventional methods of care, you won't have to endure messy dental impressions, wear a temporary crown, or wait weeks for your permanent restoration to come back from the laboratory.

How are CEREC® same-day crowns made?

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Offering a level of precision and comfort that exceeds conventional methods of care, CEREC technology is nothing short of amazing! Advanced CAD/CAM technology, which stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, enables our dentist to translate images from an optically scan tooth into a 3D virtual model upon which a custom crown can be digitally designed. Once this step is done, the detailed specs are then wirelessly transmitted to a chairside 3D milling machine to fabricate your new ceramic crown while you wait!

What are the benefits of CEREC® same-day crowns?

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With conventional methods of care, a dental crown can take two to three visits to fabricate and place. However, thanks to the benefits of CEREC technology, we can prepare a tooth, then design, fabricate, and place your new crown, all while you wait.

With CEREC same-day crowns, there's none of the mess of conventional dental impressions, wearing dental temporaries, or waiting for the final crown to come back from the lab. Once the prepared tooth is optically scanned and the restoration digitally designed, your new crown can be milled from the highest quality of dental ceramics that very same visit.

Will my CEREC® same-day crown look natural?

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CEREC same-day crowns and restorations are fabricated from the highest quality of dental ceramics. Because dental porcelain reflects light in much the same way as dental enamel, your new crown will look flawless, completely natural, and blend seamlessly with your smile.

Do CEREC® same-day crowns last a long time?

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A CEREC same-day crown offers much more than a convenient approach to getting a dental crown. It is also a high quality, naturally beautiful, extremely durable, and long-lasting dental restoration! The fact is, with proper oral hygiene and routine dental care your new crown will serve your smile well for many years to come.

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