A Permanent Crown. In One Visit. About Two Hours.
Same-day CEREC crowns at Mizner Family Dental in Elkhorn, Nebraska. No goopy impression trays, no temporary crown, no second appointment.
One Visit. One Crown. No Outside Lab.
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. In plain language, it's a custom ceramic crown designed and milled right inside our office while you wait, instead of being shipped to an outside lab.
That single change to the workflow erases almost every reason patients dread getting a crown.
The crown itself is a permanent, all-ceramic restoration. It's metal-free, color-matched to your surrounding teeth, and built to last 10 to 15 years with normal care.
Four Steps, About Two Hours, One Appointment
Here's exactly what happens when you come in for a CEREC crown at Mizner Family Dental.
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Prep and digital scan
Dr. Mizner removes the damaged portion of the tooth, then captures a precise digital impression with our intraoral scanner. No goopy trays.
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On-screen design
Using CEREC software, we design your crown chairside, fine-tuning the fit, bite, and shape on a screen you can see.
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In-office milling
Your crown is milled from a solid ceramic block right here in our office. You wait in the same chair, not at home wearing a temporary.
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Bond and polish
The crown is bonded into place, polished, and checked against your bite. You're done.
The full visit usually takes about two hours, depending on the complexity of your case.
Same Result. Better Process. Better Material.
A traditional crown still works. CEREC just removes the parts patients hate.
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One visit, not two.
Your prep, design, milling, and final placement all happen in the same appointment. No second day off work.
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Digital scan, not impression tray.
The intraoral scanner captures your tooth in seconds. No gag, no setting tray, no rubber taste.
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No temporary crown.
Skip the two weeks of careful chewing, the worry about the temporary loosening, and the second numbing appointment to swap it out.
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3D-imaging precision.
Digital design lets us dial in the fit and bite with a level of accuracy that's hard to match with hand-poured molds.
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Metal-free, color-matched ceramic.
No dark line at the gum line. The crown blends in with the teeth around it.
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Less post-op sensitivity.
Patients consistently report a more comfortable bite, with less hot-and-cold sensitivity afterward.
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Built to last.
With normal brushing, flossing, and routine cleanings, CEREC crowns hold up for 10 to 15 years.
A Conservative Dentist Using Modern Technology
Dr. Brandon Mizner, DDS earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, graduating with High Distinction. His clinical interests center on conservative restorative treatment, which is exactly the philosophy you want behind a same-day crown.
Dr. Mizner is a Nebraska native, an Elkhorn community member, a husband and dad, and a Husker fan. The technology is modern. The approach is personal.
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Never rush. The two-hour visit is paced for accuracy, not speed.
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Never upsell. You'll only be recommended a crown if a filling won't do the job.
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No surprise billing. You'll have a clear treatment estimate before any work begins.
A Crown That Fits Your Bite, and Your Budget
A damaged tooth shouldn't get worse just because the cost is unclear. We make the financial side as straightforward as the appointment.
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In-house membership plan.
For patients without dental insurance. Covers preventive care plus meaningful discounts on restorative work like crowns, billed transparently on a yearly cycle.
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Cherry Financing.
Spread the cost of a crown over manageable monthly payments. Quick approval, no hidden fees.
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Insurance, HSA, and FSA.
We're actively enrolling with new dental insurance providers and file out-of-network claims for you. Call to confirm your specific plan. HSA and FSA payments are accepted, along with all major credit and debit cards.
You'll see a clear, written treatment estimate before we start. Always.
What Patients Say About Same-Day Crowns
Precision and compassion under one roof.
Dr. Mizner transformed my dental anxiety into genuine comfort.
Transparent, no-nonsense dental care I can trust.
Get Your Crown Done in a Single Visit
Tell us which tooth is bothering you and when you'd like to come in. We'll be in touch the same business day to get you on the schedule.