What Are CEREC Same-Day Restorations?

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a cutting-edge dental technology that allows us to design, mill, and fit high-quality ceramic crowns, inlays, and onlays — all in a single appointment. No temporary restorations, no second visit, no waiting weeks for a laboratory to return your work.

Using a chairside milling unit and digital scanning, your restoration is precision-crafted from a solid block of porcelain while you wait, then fitted and polished on the same day. Convenient, efficient, and beautifully natural-looking.

CEREC same-day crown

CEREC Restoration Options

CEREC technology allows us to offer three types of tooth restoration — all metal-free and completed in a single visit.

Crowns

A CEREC crown encases the entire visible portion of a damaged or weakened tooth. It restores full strength, shape and appearance — and because it is milled from a single ceramic block, it fits precisely and blends seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.

Inlays

An inlay is a custom-made ceramic restoration that fits within the cusps of a back tooth. It is an ideal solution for repairing moderate decay or damage where a standard filling would be insufficient, preserving more of the natural tooth structure than a crown.

Onlays

An onlay is a larger restoration that covers one or more cusps of a tooth. It sits between an inlay and a full crown in terms of coverage, making it the right choice when damage is more extensive but a full crown is not yet necessary.

Why Choose CEREC at Waterden Dental?

Traditional porcelain restorations typically require two separate appointments — one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and a second visit weeks later to fit the final restoration. In the meantime, you leave with a temporary crown that can feel uncomfortable and look less natural.

With CEREC technology at Waterden Dental, your crown, inlay, or onlay is designed, milled, and fitted in a single appointment. The restoration is metal-free and crafted from high-quality ceramic that closely mimics the natural shade, translucency, and strength of your own tooth enamel — giving you a result that looks and feels completely natural.

Completed in a single appointment — no return visits needed
100% metal-free ceramic restoration
Matches the natural colour and shade of your tooth
No temporary crown required
Strong, durable and long-lasting
Convenient and practical for busy patients

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