Aesthetic General Dentistry of Frisco
With CEREC technology, Dr. Patel designs, mills, and places your permanent crown in a single appointment — no temporaries, no second visit, no waiting.
Someone from our office will reach out to confirm your appointment
1
Single Visit
Start to finish
~2h
Avg. Appointment
Scan, mill & place
15+
Years Longevity
With proper care
100%
Metal-Free Ceramic
Natural-looking
How It Works
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) uses CAD/CAM technology to design and mill a perfectly fitted ceramic crown right here in our office.
Traditional crowns require two appointments stretched across 2–3 weeks, a messy putty impression, and a temporary crown that can fall off. CEREC eliminates every one of those hassles.
Dr. Patel takes a precise 3D digital scan of your tooth — no impression material, no gagging. Our CEREC software designs your crown to match your natural bite, and our in-office milling machine carves it from a block of high-strength ceramic in about 15 minutes.
The result is a durable, tooth-colored crown that fits precisely, looks completely natural, and is cemented in place the same day. You walk out with a fully restored smile.
A precise 3D scan replaces messy putty impressions — comfortable and fast.
Dr. Patel designs your custom crown using CEREC software to match your exact bite and color.
Our chairside milling machine carves your crown from a ceramic block in ~15 minutes.
Your permanent crown is checked for fit and bonded in place. Done — all in one visit!
Why CEREC?
No second appointment. No time off work twice. Get your crown and get on with your life — all in about two hours.
Traditional crowns leave you with a fragile temporary for weeks. CEREC skips that entirely — your permanent crown goes in the same day.
CAD/CAM digital design means your crown fits with greater accuracy than a hand-crafted lab crown, reducing sensitivity and bite issues.
Made from high-strength ceramic that matches your tooth's exact shade and translucency. No metal, no gray line at the gum.
CEREC crowns are crafted from solid blocks of dental-grade ceramic, designed to last 15+ years with proper care — just like a traditional crown.
CEREC crowns are covered the same as traditional crowns by most dental insurance plans. We'll help verify your benefits before treatment.
Side by Side
See why more patients are choosing same-day crowns over the traditional two-appointment process.
| CEREC Crown | Traditional Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of appointments | 1 visit | 2 visits |
| Lab wait time | None — milled in-office | 2–3 weeks |
| Temporary crown required | ✓ No temporary needed | ✗ Yes, for 2–3 weeks |
| Impression type | Digital 3D scan | Putty impression |
| Material | High-strength ceramic | Porcelain-fused-to-metal or ceramic |
| Fit accuracy | CAD/CAM precision | Hand-crafted by lab |
| Durability / lifespan | 15+ years | 10–15 years |
| Insurance coverage | Same coverage as traditional | Standard coverage |
Your Frisco Dentist
Our in-house milling unit means no sending impressions to an outside lab — your crown is made right here while you're in the chair.
Dr. Patel grew up in Texas and is deeply invested in the Frisco community — he treats every patient like a neighbor, because you are one.
From kids to grandparents, the whole family is welcome. We coordinate complete care under one roof.
We understand dental anxiety. Our team takes time to explain every step and ensure you're comfortable throughout your appointment.
Meet your dentist
Dr. Chirag Patel, DDS
Aesthetic General Dentistry of Frisco
Dr. Patel is a native Texan committed to providing exceptional dental care to the Frisco community. He takes pride in offering advanced, technology-driven solutions like CEREC that respect your time without compromising quality.
His philosophy: great dentistry should fit into your life, not disrupt it.
Common Questions
Most CEREC crown appointments take between 1.5 and 2.5 hours from start to finish — including tooth preparation, scanning, milling, and permanent placement. You'll leave the same day with a completed crown.
Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from solid blocks of high-strength dental ceramic — the same material used for conventional crowns. With proper care they typically last 15 or more years.
In most cases, yes. Dental insurance treats CEREC crowns the same as traditional laboratory-fabricated crowns. Our team will review your coverage before treatment so there are no surprises.
Absolutely. Dr. Patel matches the shade and shape of your crown to your surrounding teeth using CEREC's color-matching system. The all-ceramic material has the same translucency as natural enamel.
Common reasons for a crown include a cracked or broken tooth, a tooth with a large cavity that can't support a filling, a tooth after a root canal, or a tooth that is severely worn. Dr. Patel will let you know if a crown is the right option after an exam.
The process is the same as any crown — local anesthesia is used for tooth preparation so you shouldn't feel pain. The digital scan is completely comfortable with no messy impression material involved.
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