What is a ‘same day crown’?

Here at West Perth Dental Centre, we are fortunate enough to have an in-house Cerec machine, which is basically a milling machine to make ceramic crowns and inlays/onlays. It allows you to have a crown preparation and insert all in the one day, rather than returning 2 weeks later for the crown insert once the lab has made it. It avoids the need for us to send your crown off to the lab. We have our Cerec machine located in our reception area so that you can watch your crown being made while you wait!
 
Here are some FAQ’s about Cerec crowns: 

1. Will my health insurance cover a Cerec crown?
   • If you have major dental that covers regular ceramic crowns then yes, your health insurance should cover a Cerec crown. Speak to your health insurance provider to determine what percentage of the crown they will cover.
2. What are the benefits of a Cerec crown?
   • The ceramic material of a Cerec crown looks and feels like a real tooth. It is matched to your tooths natural colour and it uses 3D imaging to ensure it fits comfortable to the tooth and gum-line.
3. How long does the procedure take?
   • We generally allow up to 2 – 2½   hours for the whole appointment.
4. Why would I need a crown?
   • Crowns are generally indicated if the tooth is weak, such as from a large amount of tooth decay or if the tooth is broken, cracked or heavily worn. Sometimes, your tooth may not necessarily ‘break’ before needing a crown. The idea is to crown the tooth before the tooth breaks, as the tooth could crack all the way down underneath the gum-line, in which case it would require extraction. We ideally want to prevent this from happening and that’s where a crown can come into play. If a tooth has a large filling and cracks are forming around it, this could be a good time to crown the tooth, to protect it in the long run.
   • If you have had a root canal treatment we would generally recommend crowning the tooth afterwards.

 
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to your mouth or oral health, feel free to give us a call on 08 9321 6928, we are always happy to help!