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How Long is a CEREC Appointment?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Toni Margio, DMD
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Tags: CEREC, crown, dentist, duration, exam, instructions, long-lasting, longevity

A CEREC crown can be fitted in a single appointment, how long is the appointment? Will a CEREC crown last as long as a traditional porcelain crown?

9 answers to How Long is a CEREC Appointment?

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How Long does a Cerec Crown take?

In our office, it takes one and a half hours to two hours for a CEREC visit. However, during that time, about 45 minutes is relaxing time for the patient. During the relaxing time, the patient watches televison, reads, or checks their emails. As far as the work on the tooth, it is exactly the same as a conventional crown, and the patient does not have to deal with a temporary crown for 2-3 weeks and worry about making a second appointment with us. It is very... more
Toni Margio, DMD

Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist
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CEREC Crowns

Typically a CEREC procedure can last between 1-2.5 hours. Some factors can increase the time spent, such as the number of teeth being worked on or the type of material being used, as well as the skill and experience of the dentist.
Daniel Beninato, DDS

Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
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How Long is a CEREC Appointment?

An appointment to prepare and place a CEREC restoration in our office takes less than one hour. We have become very efficient at doing CEREC, with over 400 units per year in a single doctor office. Appointment length will vary between doctors, depending on skill and degree of comfort using the technology. Our office has incorporated the CEREC technology with 3-D X-ray technology and implant design systems, making us the only Computer Assisted Dentistry office in New England... more
Marc Zive, DMD

Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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How does cerec crowns compare to traditional crowns

The length of the appointment depends on the operator and the dnetist. usually about 2 hours. The longivity is about the same as any other porcelain crown especially if made with Emax porcelain.
Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

Orange County Cosmetic Dentist
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Cerec single appointment crowns

A Cerec crown appointment takes from an hour and one half to two hours. The Cerec crown is a great service when it is done in the appropriate situation. I do not believe that it can be used in every situation. If the crown fits the tooth properly and is the proper thickness then it should last as long as any other crown.
Zola A Makrauer, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Cerac vs regular crown

A cerac crown or onlay can last as long as a regular crown if done correctly. The big advantage of cerac crowns is single visit placement with no temporary. The visit takes longer then the first visit of a crown but can be less then the total of the two visits needed for a regular crown. Usually you are looking at a couple hours. The advantage is no temporary and no wait for the second visit. This is also healthier on the tooth to do it in one visit. more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Length of a Cerec Appointment

A typical appointment for a CEREC CAD/CAM one-office visit crown is approximately 1.5-2.0 hours. The difference is about 30 minutes from a standard crown appointment because it takes time to fabricate the all porcelain crown in the office. The benefit with this 30 minutes it that you will be complete in one appointment versus two. If a second appointment is required, remember, you need to count travel time, time for anesthtic to seetle in, and time to place the crown so this is... more
Keith Blankenship, DDS

Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
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Cerec appt. time

Cerec is a great advancement in dental technology. There are different types of material that can be used when doing a Cerec, so that can have an effect on the overall time it takes to get the restoration done. We have done some in just over an hour and some have taken 3 hours depending on where the tooth is located and what needs to be done to the crown before it is placed on the tooth. The longevity of a cerec can be better than a traditional crown in many instances... more
Blaine McLaughlin, DDS

Cedar Rapids Cosmetic Dentist
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Cerec appointment time

Your CEREC appointment time would be one to two hours. This may seem longer than using a dental lab to make the crown but you only need one visit, not two spaced two weeks apart.
Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS

Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist

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