CEREC Same-Day Restorations
CEREC technology lets Dr. Luciano Retana design, mill, and place certain crowns and restorations in a single visit at Arapahoe Dental — same-day convenience paired with prosthodontist-level planning.
CEREC is a chairside CAD/CAM system that designs and mills custom ceramic restorations in the office.
After a digital scan of the tooth, the restoration is designed on a computer, milled from a ceramic block at the Boulder practice, and bonded into place. The whole process happens in one visit.
CEREC eliminates the need for a second appointment for many crown cases. No temporary crown, no impression goop, no waiting weeks for the lab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cerec same-day restorations.
Anyone needing a crown or similar restoration who'd rather not wait weeks or wear a temporary. CEREC makes it possible to design, mill, and place certain restorations in one visit.
A digital scan replaces the traditional impression, the restoration is milled on-site while you wait, and Dr. Luciano Retana fits and bonds it the same day — all planned to a prosthodontist's standard.
Most same-day restorations are completed in a single appointment of a couple of hours, including the design and milling time.
Not every case suits same-day treatment — more complex restorations may still be handled in stages. Dr. Luciano Retana will tell you whether CEREC is the right fit for your situation.
You leave with the final restoration already in place. Mild sensitivity for a few days is normal, and you can eat normally once any numbness wears off.
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