One Visit. One Crown. No Temporary.
Traditional crowns require two visits, a messy impression, a temporary crown, and weeks of waiting. Williamsburg Dental Health eliminates all of that with CEREC technology. We design and mill your custom ceramic crown right in our office while you wait, so you leave with a permanent restoration the same day.
The process starts with a precise 3D digital scan of your tooth. No impression trays, no gagging, no mess. The CEREC software designs your crown on screen, and our in-office milling unit carves it from a solid block of high-quality ceramic in minutes.
Same-day crowns are ideal for restoring damaged teeth, capping teeth after root canal therapy, or replacing old metal crowns with a natural-looking ceramic alternative. Available at our Williamsburg and Marengo offices.
The ceramic used in CEREC crowns is medical-grade and closely mimics the translucency and strength of natural tooth enamel. It is stain-resistant, biocompatible, and colour-matched to blend with your surrounding teeth. Because the crown is designed from a digital scan rather than a physical impression, the fit is precise and the margins are tight, reducing the risk of bacteria getting beneath the restoration.
Same-day crowns are appropriate for the vast majority of situations where a crown is needed. However, there are occasional cases — such as a very large restoration or a tooth that requires additional structural support — where a lab-fabricated crown with a different material may be a better choice. Your dentist will review your specific situation and recommend the best option. When a same-day approach is suitable, patients consistently tell us how much they appreciate the convenience of finishing everything in a single appointment.
Caring for a same-day crown is no different from caring for a natural tooth. Regular brushing, daily flossing around the crown margin, and routine professional cleanings will help your restoration last 15 years or more. Patients from Williamsburg, Marengo, and across Iowa County choose Williamsburg Dental Health for same-day crowns because it means less time away from work and family, no uncomfortable temporary, and a beautiful, long-lasting result completed before you even leave the office.
Your Same-Day Crown Appointment
From scan to finished crown in about an hour
Digital Scan
A 3D scanner captures a precise image of your prepared tooth. No traditional impressions needed.
Design and Mill
CEREC software designs your crown and our in-office milling unit carves it from a solid ceramic block.
Bond
Your crown is checked for fit and color, then permanently bonded. You leave with a finished, fully functional restoration.
Key Benefits
Single-Appointment Convenience
Your crown is designed, milled, and bonded in one visit — no temporary, no return appointment, and no weeks of waiting.
No Messy Impressions
A fast, comfortable 3D digital scan replaces the gooey putty trays, giving a precise model of your tooth in seconds.
Precise 3D Digital Design
CEREC software designs your crown on screen, optimising the fit, bite, and contours before milling begins.
Durable, Stain-Resistant Ceramic
Milled from medical-grade ceramic that is strong enough for everyday chewing and resists coffee, tea, and wine staining.
Natural Colour Match
Your dentist selects a ceramic shade that matches your surrounding teeth so the crown blends in and looks completely natural.