Same Day Crowns – Magic!
Updated: October 16. 2026
One thing many of us lack is patience. Whether we are sitting in traffic or waiting for a package, we find happiness in instant gratification. When it comes to our smile, there is no difference. We WANT the results as soon as possible. From teeth whitening to correcting misalignment, many people opt for the easiest and quickest way to see results. Thankfully, dentistry has come a long way, allowing us to make your crowns the same day as your appointment. Meaning, no more goop for impressions and no more waiting for your crown to be delivered. Dr. Adam Still can give you a beautiful crown in a single appointment thanks to CEREC ‘Same- Day’ Crown.
In order to get your crown the same day, we first have to prepare your teeth. We prepare your natural tooth by removing any old filling material and decay. After that, we build up the structure of the tooth if needed. Then Dr. Still uses specialized tools to file down the top and sides of the tooth to create enough clearance for the crown’s thickness. Once the tooth is prepared, Dr. Still begins to take scans. He scans the prepared tooth, the opposing teeth, and lastly, he takes a scan of your bite. The information acquired is then sent to a computer. When the computer has translated the information it has received, a picture of your new crown is displayed on the computer screen. Our in-office milling machine will sculpt your crown from a single block of porcelain that matches your natural tooth color, ensuring it blends in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. In fact, you can watch your new crown being made! Dr. Still will then place it on your prepared tooth and bond it in. At the end of your appointment, you are left with a beautiful smile!
What is CEREC?
CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CERamic REConstruction. It is an advanced dental computer-aided manufacturing system that allows the dentist to design, create, and fit custom ceramic tooth restorations in a single office visit. The CEREC process eliminates you having to come back for a second visit because the CEREC equipment resides in Smile Sarasota’s office. Given this new process, here are some advantages of this CEREC crown technology for patients over traditional dentistry:
- The patient only needs one visit instead of two or more
- The computer-aided design ensures an exact fit, eliminating biting problems and return visits
- The patient does not have the bother of a temporary crown
- The CEREC dental crowns are made from ceramic, use no metal, and are aesthetically pleasing
If you are ready to make an appointment with Dr. Still for a CEREC crown, contact our Smile Sarasota office today! We are happy to take care of whatever general, cosmetic, and restorative dental need you may have. We are proud to serve patients in the downtown Sarasota, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s communities.
Look at this video showing Dr. Still doing the procedure on one of Smile Sarasota’s patients:
