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We are here to help guide our patients so they can make informed decisions about their dental care. This is why we love to answer your questions!
We've gathered some of the most common questions we hear at Sky Vally Dental; however, please feel free to contact our dental office if the answer you're looking for isn't here.
Crowns & Bridges
Our office is proud to provide the CEREC Same-Day Crown services for our patients. Using this technology most of our patients will not need to go through a temporary crown phase and will leave the appointment with a permanent restoration. But when a temporary crown is needed careful maintenance is also required. This includes regular brushing around the temporary restoration and careful, modified flossing techniques along with careful biting on the tooth.
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Are you interested in learning more about CEREC same-day crowns? Please contact our Monroe, WA dental clinic for more information.
We are thrilled to have same-day CEREC technology at our Monroe, WA dental office. CEREC has streamlined procedures that used to take weeks to finish into only an hour or two and made them more comfortable for our patients!
CEREC Technology Process
Here's how it works. Dr. Cho will scan a 3-D image of your damaged tooth directly to our milling machine located in our dental office. 3-D technology eliminates the need for the goopy and uncomfortable impressions we used in the past, and he's also able to custom design your restoration with the image.
Next, our milling machine uses high-quality ceramic porcelain to fabricate your new tooth crown while you wait. Then Dr. Cho can permanently place your crown and make any needed adjustments for your bite. This eliminates the frustration of wearing a temporary crown that might break or fall off.
With CEREC technology, there's no need for you to delay repairing a chipped, broken, or decayed tooth. It's quick and simple to fit your dental procedure into your busy schedule, and you'll receive a durable and aesthetically-pleasing dental restoration you can trust and rely on.
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Call Sky Valley Dental today to learn more about CEREC technology and schedule your appointment.
Updated in July of 2026
CEREC technology is the most advanced and comprehensive same-day restoration system available today. Using an intraoral camera, this technology captures a 3D digital impression of the tooth being treated, allowing us to design and mill the final restoration seamlessly, chairside, on a computer. Thanks to CEREC technology, the final restoration is delivered the same day, eliminating the waiting period associated with temporary restorations.
What is the CEREC technology process?
CEREC technology replaces the traditional "goop" impression with a single-visit, digital impression of the tooth. This allows your dentist to instantly generate a working model of the tooth and digitally design the restoration chairside. The final restoration is then milled using an in-office CEREC mill, processed, and delivered to our patients the same day.
How long can a CEREC same-day crown last?
CEREC same-day restorations are made with the same materials used in dental laboratories. Hence the longevity of these restorations does not differ from traditional lab-made restorations. Dental restorations typically last about 10-15 years. However this can vary greatly depending on the degree of home care, consistent regular dental check-up and cleanings, and innate tendencies patients have.
Contact Your CEREC Dentist in Monroe
Are you interested in learning more about CEREC same-day crowns? Please contact our Monroe, WA dental office for more information.