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  "title": "Dental Crowns & CEREC Restorations — Complete Guide | Smile Solutions Melbourne",
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  "description": "# Dental Crowns & CEREC Restorations at Smile Solutions Melbourne\n\n## Single-Visit Porcelain Restorations — No More Temporary Fillings\n\nAt [Smile Solutions](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-...",
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  "content": "## Smile Solutions dental crowns & CEREC restorations in Melbourne\n\n## Single-visit porcelain restorations — no temporaries, no waiting\n\nAt [Smile Solutions](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/same-day-cerec-restorations/), your time matters. That's why we offer porcelain crowns, fillings and restorations custom-designed and fitted in a single visit, using CEREC technology. No temporary restorations, no multiple appointments, no waiting on an external laboratory — just careful, skilled care in the heart of Melbourne.\n\n## What are dental crowns?\n\nA [dental crown](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/dental-crowns/) is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over the entire visible portion of a tooth, fully restoring its shape, size, strength and natural appearance. Whether your tooth has been weakened by decay, fractured through wear, or needs protection following root canal therapy, a crown provides durable, long-lasting support. Crowns also cover dental implants and anchor bridges, which makes them one of the most versatile restorations in dentistry.\n\nYour clinician will assess your individual needs and recommend the most appropriate restoration for your situation, so your treatment supports both the health and appearance of your smile.\n\n## What is CEREC?\n\nCEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics — a CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) system that brings the entire restoration process into our dental suite. Your dentist can design and mill precision porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers while you wait, with no messy impressions, no external laboratory and no temporary fillings.\n\nWith over two decades of clinical research behind it, CEREC is well-established, evidence-based restorative dentistry that delivers results that are clinically sound and visually seamless — all in a single appointment.\n\n## Who are crowns and CEREC restorations for?\n\nCEREC restorations suit a wide range of patients. You may be a good candidate if you:\n\n- Want to replace old amalgam (silver) fillings with a metal-free, tooth-coloured alternative\n- Have a cracked, broken or severely decayed tooth that needs comprehensive restoration\n- Need a crown following root canal therapy to protect and strengthen the treated tooth\n- Want a natural-looking restoration that blends with your existing teeth\n- Prefer to get it done in one visit rather than coming back multiple times\n\nIf you're not sure whether CEREC is right for you, our team can walk you through your options during a consultation.\n\n## What to expect: the CEREC process\n\nKnowing what happens during your appointment makes the whole experience easier. Here's how a single-visit CEREC restoration works at Smile Solutions:\n\n1. **Decay removal** — All decayed tooth structure and old filling material is carefully removed, either conventionally or with a dental laser, to give your restoration a clean, healthy foundation.\n2. **3D scan** — The CEREC Primescan handheld blue-light camera captures a precise 3D image of your tooth. No impressions, no gagging, no discomfort.\n3. **Digital design** — Your clinician designs your restoration on the CEREC monitor in real time, adjusting every detail to suit your bite and smile.\n4. **On-site milling** — The CEREC Primemill carves your restoration from a colour-matched ceramic block while you wait. You don't need to leave the chair.\n5. **Fitting and bonding** — Your custom porcelain restoration is fitted, polished and permanently bonded to your tooth. The result looks and feels completely natural.\n\nThe whole process happens in one visit, so you can walk in with a damaged tooth and leave with a fully restored smile.\n\n## The benefits of CEREC over traditional restorations\n\nChoosing CEREC at Smile Solutions means a more patient-friendly approach to restorative dentistry. Here's what makes it different:\n\n- **Completed in one visit** — no temporary fillings, no return appointment\n- **No messy impressions** — the Primescan camera captures a precise 3D image quickly and comfortably\n- **No laboratory wait times** — your restoration is milled on-site while you wait\n- **Metal-free, tooth-coloured porcelain** — aesthetically superior and biocompatible\n- **Less drilling, fewer injections** — a more conservative approach that preserves more natural tooth structure\n- **Better durability and aesthetics than composite resin** — porcelain holds up longer and looks better over time\n- **Over two decades of clinical research** — a well-established technology with a strong track record\n\nFor patients with busy schedules or dental anxiety, CEREC is a genuinely comfortable, efficient alternative to traditional multi-visit restorations.\n\n## Your CEREC team at Smile Solutions\n\nAt Smile Solutions, CEREC restorations are delivered by clinicians who combine technical skill with a careful, unhurried approach:\n\n- **[Dr Casey Edgar](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/our-team/)** — a registered dentist with extensive experience in CEREC restorations, focused on precise, natural-looking results\n- **Our general dentistry team** — experienced clinicians, each trained in CEREC technology and attentive to your comfort throughout\n- **[Specialist prosthodontists](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/prosthodontists/)** — for more complex restorative cases, our team includes **[Dr Jamie Foong](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/our-team/drjamiefoong/)**, who specialises in full-mouth rehabilitation and complex crown work\n\nWhether your case is straightforward or needs specialist input, Smile Solutions has the clinical depth to handle it well.\n\n## Pricing and payment options\n\nThe cost of your CEREC restoration depends on the type of restoration required and the extent of the work involved. After your initial examination, your clinician will give you a clear, personalised quote before any treatment begins — no surprises, no hidden costs.\n\nFlexible payment plans are available. Visit our [Price Guide](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/price-guide/) for further details, or ask our team when you call to book.\n\n## Book your CEREC consultation\n\nIf you're ready to restore your smile with a same-day porcelain restoration, our team at Smile Solutions is here to help.\n\n📞 Call **[13 13 96](tel:131396)** to book your appointment\n📍 Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000\n🌐 [smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/same-day-cerec-restorations/](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/same-day-cerec-restorations/)\n\nSmile Solutions is located in Melbourne's Manchester Unity Building on Collins Street, offering general, cosmetic and specialist dental care all under one roof.\n\n**Related services:** [Porcelain Veneers & Crowns](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/cosmetic-dentistry/porcelain-veneers/) | [Tooth Fillings](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/general-dentistry/tooth-fillings/) | [Root Canal Therapy](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/general-dentistry/root-canal/) | [General Dentistry](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/general-dentistry/)\n\n---",
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