{"id":645,"date":"2026-04-15T18:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=645"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:03:12","slug":"same-day-crown-how-long-does-it-take-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/15\/same-day-crown-how-long-does-it-take-to-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Same-Day Crown: How Long Does It Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A CEREC same-day crown<\/a> lets patients receive restorative treatment more quickly than with traditional methods. Crafted in-house with advanced technology, this ensures an experience that allows them to walk out the same day with a newer, more beautiful smile. But how long does it really take to receive a same-day crown? Keep reading to learn more about the process and what you can expect if you are preparing for this type of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

CEREC Same-Day Crowns: The Basic Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When receiving a same-day crown, the process of creating the restoration differs from that of a restoration crafted in an off-site dental laboratory. Although treating the decayed or damaged tooth remains the same, there are unique benefits of choosing a CEREC crown, especially if you prefer quicker results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating these same-day restorations requires CAD\/CAM (computer-aided design\/computer-aided manufacturing) and an in-house milling unit to fabricate the final crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does It Take to Make CEREC Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compared to the 2-3 weeks it can take to fabricate a traditional crown, CEREC crowns require only a single appointment and a few hours of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process requires a step-by-step process that looks something like the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n