Same-Day Crowns (CEREC) in San Francisco
Why wait weeks for a permanent crown? At Financial District Dentistry, our CEREC® same-day crown technology lets patients throughout San Francisco, CA get a custom, permanent crown in a single visit.
What Is CEREC?
CEREC® is same-day crown technology that uses digital scanning and in-office milling to design and create a custom porcelain crown while you wait, eliminating the need for a temporary crown and a second appointment weeks later.
Why Choose Same-Day Crowns?
CEREC® crowns save you time by completing your restoration in one visit, using a comfortable digital scan instead of traditional putty impressions. This means fewer appointments, no temporary crown to worry about, and a precisely fitted final restoration from the start.
Same-Day vs. Traditional Crowns
Traditional crowns typically require two visits — one to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and a second to place the permanent crown once it’s fabricated in a lab. CEREC® combines both into a single appointment using in-office digital design and milling.
What to Expect During Your CEREC Appointment
Your dentist will prepare the tooth, capture a digital scan with our intraoral scanner, and design your custom crown on the spot. The crown is then milled in-office and bonded in place — all typically completed in one visit.
Am I a Candidate for CEREC?
Same-day crowns are a good fit for many patients needing a crown for a cracked, worn, or heavily filled tooth, or for a tooth after root canal therapy. Certain complex cases may still require a traditional lab-fabricated crown — your dentist will discuss the best option for your tooth.
CEREC for Busy Professionals
For patients who’d rather not fit two separate dental visits into their schedule, same-day crowns offer a convenient way to complete treatment in a single appointment — a popular option among our downtown Financial District patients.
How Long Do CEREC Crowns Last?
CEREC® crowns are made from durable ceramic material and, with good oral hygiene and regular checkups, can last many years — similar to traditionally fabricated crowns.
Cost of Same-Day Crowns
The cost of a CEREC® crown is generally comparable to a traditional crown. Visit our Financial Information page for payment details, or call (415) 399-9999 for a personalized estimate.
Schedule Your Same-Day Crown
Ready to restore your tooth in a single visit? Contact us at (415) 399-9999 or request an appointment today.
Same-Day Crown FAQs
Does a same-day crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed before preparation, so the process should be comfortable, similar to getting a traditional crown.
How is CEREC different from a traditional crown?
CEREC® combines tooth preparation, digital scanning, and crown placement into a single visit, while traditional crowns typically require two appointments.
Is “teeth in a day” the same as dental implants?
No, same-day crowns restore individual damaged teeth in one visit. Same-day implant procedures are a separate treatment for replacing missing teeth.
How long do CEREC crowns last?
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, CEREC® crowns can last many years, similar to traditionally made crowns.
Is everyone a candidate for same-day crowns?
Most patients needing a crown are candidates, though some complex cases may require a traditional lab-fabricated crown instead.
Can I get a same-day crown after a root canal?
Yes, CEREC® crowns are commonly used to protect teeth after root canal therapy.
Does insurance cover same-day crowns?
Coverage is typically comparable to traditional crowns. Our team can help you understand your specific benefits.
Get Your Crown in One Visit
Contact us at (415) 399-9999 to schedule your same-day crown appointment.