How much does a Cerec Crown cost?

Dental crowns have been around for more than a century. Using prosthetics to preserve a tooth is an old technique. It is affordable and quite painless.

If your tooth crown becomes chipped or cracked, it is a conventional procedure to have a crown placed on it.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is usually made of gold, porcelain, or zirconium and acts as a cap. Unlike root canal treatment, which also involves a crown, this procedure does not remove the pulp.

The prosthetic is fixed on top of the damaged tooth and looks completely natural. An artificial crown prevents further damage to the tooth structure.

The problem with more traditional materials is that they require two visits.

During the first one, the dentist prepared the tooth, ensured that no root canal was needed, and took measurements for the crown. An impression was made by biting down hard on a soft mould.

A temporary crown was placed while the actual crown was fabricated. After a week or so, you had to visit the clinic once more, and the permanent crown was fixed on your tooth.

CEREC Crowns – A huge leap forward

Advancing technology has made it much easier to maintain your pearly whites.

The latest in dental care is the use of CEREC crowns. CEREC is the acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. That’s quite a mouthful (no pun intended).

The C technology makes the entire process much shorter. In fact, if done right, it takes no more than two hours.

There is no hassle of multiple visits. You don’t have to be careful while eating and drinking with a temporary crown, always afraid that it might fall off.

The new technology uses CAD/CAM, or computer-aided design and manufacturing.

The tooth to be capped is digitally mapped. It is photographed with a special camera.

Using 3D software, the outline is mapped. No impression is necessary.

The computer then crafts a single block of ceramic to the required specifications. The process takes about 20 minutes. Afterwards, the dentist cements it onto the tooth.

What Is the Process?

At Natural Smiles, our dental care professionals offer the finest care possible. When you walk in for a CEREC crown, you receive prompt, timely treatment.

• At first, the dentist would examine your teeth, both visually and with the help of oral x-rays.
• If they determine you need a crown, an intraoral camera captures an image.
• The dentist will scan the image and make any necessary modifications.
• The specifications would then be sent to the milling machine for fabrication.
• The milling is done on high-quality ceramic ingots. If you'd like, you can watch your new teeth take shape.
• After the procedure, the dentist makes minor adjustments to the new crown if needed.
• The dentist then secures it to your natural tooth. It matches your remaining teeth.

Once you walk out, there is no possible way for anyone to tell that you have an artificial cap on one of your teeth.

The process is simple, painless, and requires less time than a soccer game.

Advantages of CEREC Crowns

• CEREC Crowns minimise the loss of dental material. Since a traditional crown is created from a mould, it is difficult to fit precisely. Mould fabrication is imprecise, and natural enamel has to be shaved to provide a snug fit. With CEREC Crowns, the situation is reversed. Very little enamel needs to be shaved off. In fact, CEREC Crowns work best with more enamel, not less.
• The time required is a fraction of what it used to be. Waiting a week or ten days for the permanent crown can be frustrating. With a temporary crown, you have to be careful when eating. Chew too hard, and it might fall off or, even worse, be swallowed. In addition, there are multiple visits. At least two visits are necessary.y If the crown causes discomfort, more are required to fix it correctly. CEREC Crowns remove this obstacle.
• CEREC Crowns are durable and last for years. The perfect fit ensures that there is no crack. Do you know that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the human body? We humans can exert a force of 70 pounds per square inch with every bite. If the crown is even slightly misaligned, it can cause dental problems, extractions, root canals, and more. The CAD/CAM process ensures a consistent, precise fit.

Cost of CEREC Crowns

You would be surprised to know that CEREC Crowns are not very expensive.

CEREC crown costs start from £500.

That is not much when you consider how easy it is to get one. Just walk into our clinic, and the staff at Natural Smiles will ensure you walk out with perfect teeth in a couple of hours.

We provide very affordable treatment, and our CEREC Crown prices are the most competitive in the UK.

When you consider our vast experience, reputation, and quality of service, we are confident we offer the best value-for-money dental care. If you have any dental problems and might need a CEREC crown, call us without delay.

Are There Any Disadvantages?

None would prevent you from getting a CEREC crown. Of course, metal crowns such as those made of gold and chrome-nickel are stronger.

But they are hardly used anymore, and the comparison isn't fair. Right now, CEREC crowns are the best treatment option if you need relief from toothache.

Last Words

At Natural Smiles, we carry out thousands of procedures every year. Whether it's an annual checkup or an advanced procedure, we offer excellent service using innovative technology. Visit and ask for more testimonials from delighted clients.