Same-Day Crowns with CEREC Cambridge
A permanent crown designed, milled, and fitted in one appointment
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Free parking right outside the door
Easy access from Cambridge and nearby villages
65 London Road, Stapleford CB22 5DG
Free on-site parking, right outside
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Traditionally, getting a crown meant two visits to the dentist: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, a wait of one to two weeks while a dental laboratory made the crown, and a second visit to fit it. In the meantime, a temporary crown would protect the tooth. With CEREC technology, all of that happens in a single appointment. We prepare your tooth, take a precise digital scan, design your crown on screen, mill it from a solid block of ceramic in around 15 minutes, and fit it permanently, all in one visit.
This treatment is ideal if you
- ✓You want your crown completed in a single appointment
- ✓You have a busy schedule and cannot return for a second visit
- ✓You dislike traditional impression trays
- ✓You want a precise, high-quality ceramic restoration
What Is CEREC?
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a CAD/CAM system that allows us to design and manufacture ceramic restorations in-house, while you wait. A small milling unit carves your crown from a solid ceramic block to the exact specification we have designed on screen. The ceramic used is tooth-coloured, strong, and closely matched to your surrounding teeth. No laboratory, no waiting, and no temporary crown.
The One-Visit Process
Your appointment will typically take two to three hours. We begin by preparing your tooth in the same way as a conventional crown, removing any decay and reshaping the tooth to receive the new restoration. We then take a highly detailed digital scan of the prepared tooth and the surrounding teeth. There are no traditional impressions and no uncomfortable trays. The scan data is used to design your crown on screen, which we then fine-tune before sending it to the milling unit. Once milled, the crown is polished, colour-checked, and fitted. You leave with a finished permanent crown.
Why Same-Day?
Beyond the obvious convenience of a single appointment, same-day crowns remove the discomfort and inconvenience of wearing a temporary crown for one to two weeks. Temporaries can come loose, feel uncomfortable, and restrict what you can eat. They also require a second injection of local anaesthetic at the fitting appointment. With CEREC, there is no temporary and no second appointment, making the overall experience significantly smoother.
Quality and Suitability
CEREC crowns are made from high-quality monolithic ceramic that is strong, durable, and well-tolerated by gum tissue. They are suitable for the vast majority of crown cases, including back teeth and front teeth. In some situations, a laboratory-fabricated crown may be more appropriate, for example where a highly complex shade match is needed or where the case involves multiple adjacent restorations. We will always advise you honestly on which approach will give you the best long-term result.
Calm and relaxed atmosphere right from the door. Friendly receptionist and a warm welcome from Geeta the dentist. Put my mind at rest straightaway about procedures and practices at the surgery. Geeta explained everything in detail after an examination of my teeth that was probably the most explorative check I've ever had in all my years. No hard sell and a genuine authentic explanation of my teeth (and related oral health). High tech equipment and no uncomfortable processes to map teeth and gums. In my views this is a totally professional service that's almost worth looking forward to.
Form is everything that a dental practice should be! I was nervous before attending but Laura and Andrea were professional and kind and put me at ease. Highly recommended!
This is hands down the best dentist I have ever visited in my life. It's like being at a 5 star resort/spa. They take a great deal of care ensuring the patient understands the rationale behind the treatment plan and procedures. Their equipment is state of the art and the team working there are simply great. I am so happy to have come across this dental practice.
Wonderful experience at Form Dental from start to finish. Welcoming receptionist in a calm, tranquil environment, followed by the most informative, caring yet professional hygienist appointment with Teresa, that I have ever experienced. So attentive to individual needs and concerns, including demonstration of correct flossing and brushing techniques. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Recently found this dentist and from walking in the welcome, the service and as you are leaving all is 10 out of 10. Gita (Dentist) is by far the best I have come across, takes time to explain all you need to know and with genuine care, and of course Andrea (assistant) also top notch. Together they are number one in the business. Highly recommend
So impressed with my friendly, knowledgeable dentist and the helpful and thorough appointment - lots of great advice. A beautiful clinic with great equipment and, best of all, they were brilliant with my 2 year old and even put tractors on the TV to make him feel welcome. Thank you so much!
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Why choose Form Dental
Independent and unhurried
We're a private, family-run practice, not a corporate chain. Every appointment is given the time and attention it deserves.
Easy to get to, easy to park
We're in Stapleford, 10 minutes south of Cambridge city centre, with our own free car park right outside the front door.
Led by a local dentist
Dr Lara Phillips grew up in the area and founded Form Dental to offer the kind of care she believes every patient deserves.