Scan & plan
We prepare the tooth and take a digital impression with our Primescan scanner.
Dental care
CEREC same-day crowns
Your crown is made for your tooth, from the first digital scan to the final fit in our office.
A crown can help protect your tooth
When a tooth needs more support than a filling can provide, a crown may help protect it. We’ll show you what we see and explain your options before treatment.
Design & make
Your crown is designed for your bite and milled from ceramic in our office.
Fit & finish
We check the shape, contacts and bite before securing your final crown.
How same-day crowns fit into your day
A typical same-day case needs one treatment visit and no temporary crown.
A typical lab-made crown
Prepare & impressTemporary crownReturn for fitting
Separate preparation and fitting appointments, with a lab making the crown between visits.
At Hall Dental
ScanDesign & makeFinal fit
Your final CEREC crown is made and fitted during the same appointment.
One visit, start to finishYour dentist will explain if your tooth needs a different treatment or laboratory-made restoration.
Is a crown right for you?
- A tooth with a large filling and little remaining support
- A cracked, worn or broken tooth
- A tooth that needs protection after root canal treatment
- An existing crown that needs replacing
A crown is one option, not the answer for every tooth. If a smaller restoration is suitable, we’ll discuss it.
Read the full crown guide ＋
Why a crown?
A crown covers the visible part of a tooth to restore its shape and function. It requires reshaping the tooth, so the decision starts with how much healthy structure remains and whether a filling or partial-coverage restoration could work.
What happens at the appointment?
After discussing the plan and numbing the area as needed, your dentist prepares the tooth. A digital scan records the tooth and bite. We design, mill and finish the ceramic crown, then check its fit before bonding or cementing it in place.
Looking after your crown
Keep brushing and cleaning between your teeth and attend regular dental visits. The tooth around a crown still needs care. Let us know about grinding, a change in your bite, or persistent sensitivity.
When another approach makes sense
Your tooth’s condition, your bite and the restoration needed guide the recommendation. Additional treatment or a lab-made restoration can change the timing. We’ll explain the reasons and costs before proceeding.
Your questions
How long will my appointment take?
A typical crown appointment takes 90 minutes or less. Your team will confirm the time needed for your treatment.
Will it look like my other teeth?
We select the ceramic shade and design the shape to blend with your smile, then check the result with you before the final placement.
Can I book a crown online?
Book an exam if you haven’t been evaluated. If a crown has already been recommended, call us so we can reserve the appropriate treatment time.
What about insurance and cost?
We explain the fee before treatment and help verify benefits and file claims. Hall Dental is out of network with dental insurers; coverage depends on your plan.
Payment and insuranceLet’s take a look at that tooth
CEREC same-day crowns in Watkinsville, near Athens.