{"id":584,"date":"2026-08-21T15:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=584"},"modified":"2026-10-02T15:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:23:52","slug":"5-perks-of-cerec-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/5-perks-of-cerec-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Incredible Perks of CEREC Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It used to be that if your tooth incurred serious damage that required a dental crown to restore it, you\u2019d have to wait several weeks for a lab to create it. In the meantime, you\u2019d be fitted with a temporary crown that restricts your diet, increases your risk of sensitivity, and puts the underlying structure of the tooth at risk for damage. Thankfully, today\u2019s CEREC crowns<\/a> are ready to wear in under two hours, eliminating the lengthy waiting period for a lab-made crown and protecting your smile for a decade or more.  Here are a few more incredible perks to these durable, lifelike same-day restorations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are CEREC Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The word CEREC stands for \u201cChairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.\u201d These strong, natural-looking restorations are just like the dental crowns you get from a dental lab, only instead of your dentist sending your impressions off to a lab for fabrication, your prosthetic is made in the dental office while you wait. This means there\u2019s no need for a temporary crown, nor will you have to return in a few weeks to have the makeshift restoration removed and the permanent one attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Benefits of CEREC Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to providing the opportunity to complete your entire treatment in just one visit, CEREC crowns offer the following incredible perks over lab-made restorations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n