Making decisions isn’t always easy. When you’re stuck between multiple options, it helps to make a list of pros and cons so you can more clearly see which one suits your preferences. Every “pro” tips the scales towards one possibility, and every “con” tips it away. How much weight you give each attribute will determine which option you value more. So if you’re trying to choose between a CEREC same-day crown and a traditionally crafted one, use this list as a guide and start weighing your choices!
Pro: CEREC Crowns Are Made in One Day
The beauty of a crown made with CEREC is that it only takes one day to complete. Normally, your dentist would have to wait for a dental lab to customize and fabricate your crown, which can take up to two weeks. CEREC makes it possible to complete the entire process in-office, significantly cutting down on time.
Con: They’re a Little More Expensive
Clearly, being able to receive a crown on the same day as your initial appointment is really nice and convenient. However, that convenience does come with a price – literally. CEREC crowns tend to be a bit more expensive than traditionally crafted crowns, since your dentist is having to source the proper materials and house the right equipment themselves.
Pro: CEREC Crowns Look Fantastic
You would expect something that’s made quickly to look and feel…well, lower quality, right? While this might be the case with a lot of fast-fashion, it isn’t the case with CEREC crowns! Made from the same tooth-colored porcelain as traditional crowns, CEREC will provide you with a perfectly seamless smile.
Con: You Might Have Limited Options for Materials
Now, remember that everything needed for a CEREC crown is supplied in your dentist’s office. Depending on their available resources, you may not have as many materials to choose from. Though CEREC crowns are just as durable as their traditional porcelain counterparts, metal amalgam crowns can handle more physical stress, which appeals to some patients.
Pro: CEREC Crowns Can Last for 15 Years or More
That said, a crown made with CEREC technology will last you for a good 15 years! In fact, if you take good care of your crown and avoid bad dental habits (such as using your teeth as tools or crunching on ice), its lifespan can be extended to 20 years or more. While CEREC crowns can’t take as much punishment as metal amalgams, they’ll certainly go the distance.
Deciding which type of dental crown is right for you can be tricky. Ultimately, all of them will protect your tooth well, so it comes down to your personal preferences. If you need help choosing a restoration, talk to your dentist. They can go over the pros and cons of each option in more detail.
About the Practice
Dr. Farpour Nami and Dr. Eric Broe are skilled and experienced dentists in Ponte Vedra Beach. As lifelong learners, both diligently pursue continuing education opportunities. Dr. Broe has even completed advanced training for same-day digital dentistry, which improves the treatment process through technological advancements like CEREC. If you’d like to go into more depth about the pros and cons of CEREC crowns, Dr. Broe would be happy to meet with you! To schedule your consultation, contact Dr. Nami and Dr. Broe’s office at 904-373-1300.