A same-day crown is a permanent dental restoration created entirely in our office during a single appointment using CEREC technology, which stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. We use a digital intraoral scanner to capture a precise three-dimensional image of your tooth, design your custom crown on-screen using CAD/CAM software, and mill it from a high-strength ceramic block right here in our office. All of this happens in one visit, with no temporary crown and no return appointment required.
At New Day Dental & Medical Aesthetics, we’ve invested in advanced CEREC technology because we believe patients shouldn’t have to sacrifice their time or comfort for high-quality restorative care. As one of the top three technologically advanced dental practices in the United States, our team is trained and equipped to deliver permanent, natural-looking crowns with the speed and precision that modern dentistry allows. Award-winning Dr. Jordan Tucker, DDS, leads every procedure with a commitment to accuracy, comfort, and lasting results.
Traditional crown procedures require two appointments spread weeks apart, during which patients wear an uncomfortable temporary crown while waiting on an outside lab. Our cosmetic dentistry approach eliminates all of that. You walk in with a damaged tooth and walk out the same day with a permanent ceramic crown custom-matched to your smile.
A cracked or weakened tooth can throw your whole week off, especially when the traditional fix means multiple appointments, a temporary crown that never quite sits right, and weeks of waiting to feel normal again. For families and professionals in Cary, that kind of schedule just does not work. Same-day crowns change the equation entirely, offering a permanent, custom-fitted restoration in a single visit through advanced digital technology.
At New Day Dental Medical Aesthetics, we use CEREC same-day crown technology to design, mill, and place your permanent crown all in one appointment. As one of the top three technologically advanced dental practices in the United States, our approach to dental crowns is built on innovation that saves you time without cutting corners on quality. Award-winning dentist Dr. Jordan Tucker leads our team with a commitment to digital dentistry, keeping our Cary patients smiling sooner.
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, and it represents a big step forward in how dental crowns are made. Rather than relying on an outside lab, goopy impression trays, and weeks of waiting, CEREC allows us to complete the entire restoration process right here in our Cary office during a single visit.
The process starts with a detailed 3D scan of your tooth using an intraoral digital scanner. This quick, comfortable scan replaces the traditional putty molds that many patients dread. Our 3D imaging technology captures a precise three-dimensional image of your tooth and surrounding bite in just seconds, giving us everything we need to build your crown accurately.
Once the scan is complete, Dr. Tucker uses computer-aided design software to create a custom crown on screen. Every contour, contact point, and shade is carefully calibrated to match your natural teeth. The design is then sent to our in-office milling unit, which carves your crown from a solid block of high-quality ceramic in roughly 15 minutes. After a final polish and shade adjustment, your new crown is bonded into place before you leave.
Choosing a same-day crown at our Cary practice means more than just convenience. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis published in PMC found that CAD/CAM-fabricated crowns performed comparably to conventionally made restorations across biological, technical, and aesthetic measures. In other words, you are not trading quality for speed. The benefits of this approach extend into nearly every part of the patient experience.
Same-day crowns offer the following advantages for patients in Cary and the surrounding area:
These advantages make same-day crowns an ideal choice for patients throughout Cary who want modern care that respects their time.
Dental crowns serve a wide range of restorative and cosmetic purposes. You may need a crown if you have a tooth that is cracked, chipped, or significantly worn down from years of use. Crowns are also commonly placed after root canal therapy to protect and strengthen the treated tooth. If you have a large cavity that a standard filling cannot adequately support, a crown provides full coverage and lasting durability.
Same-day crowns also pair well with other treatments. Patients receiving dental bridges may benefit from the precision of digitally milled restorations, and those looking to improve their overall appearance can combine a crown with other services as part of a complete smile makeover. No matter why you need a crown, the same-day process makes the experience faster and more comfortable from start to finish.
Dr. Jordan Tucker, DDS, brings together advanced CEREC technology and genuine, patient-first care to every appointment. His background as a private practice owner and clinical faculty member has shaped an approach to dentistry that combines technical precision with a warm, welcoming experience. That combination, along with our recognition as one of the most technologically advanced practices in the country, is what sets our Cary office apart.
If you are ready to restore your smile in a single visit, we would love to help. For patients without insurance, we offer affordable in-house membership plans to make care more accessible. Reach out today to schedule your same-day crown consultation at New Day Dental Medical Aesthetics in Cary, NC.
