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Same-day crowns · Wandsworth Common, SW12

Same-day crowns in Wandsworth

With our CEREC system a crown or onlay can be scanned, designed, made and fitted in one visit. No impressions, no temporary crown and no second appointment.

Same-day CEREC crown

From £1,250

Visits

Usually one

Impressions

None, a digital scan instead

Temporary crown

Not needed

How it works

One visit, start to finish

Prepare

The tooth is numbed and shaped to receive the crown, removing any weak or decayed areas.

Scan

A digital scan records the tooth and your bite in a few minutes, with no impression putty.

Design and mill

The crown is designed on screen, then milled on site from a block of high-strength ceramic and fired.

Fit

The finished crown is checked against your bite, bonded in place and polished.

Why choose a same-day crown?

A traditional crown usually means two visits, a messy impression and a few weeks in a temporary crown. A same-day crown avoids all three. It is a good choice when a tooth is cracked, heavily filled or worn, or has had root canal treatment.

An onlay is a smaller version that covers only the weakened part of the tooth and keeps more of your natural tooth. We will tell you which is better for each tooth. Same-day crowns are part of how we treat cracked teeth and tooth wear.

Not every case suits a same-day crown. Some front teeth and larger cosmetic cases are better made by a dental laboratory, and we will be honest when that is the case. You can read more about our equipment on our technology page.

The CEREC Primescan, Primemill and SpeedFire system used for same-day crowns at Bellevue Dental

Guide fees for crowns

These are guide fees. You will have exact costs in writing before any treatment begins.

Bellevue Dental is a private practice and we welcome patients with private dental insurance. Treatment plans from £1,000 can be spread with finance through our partner Tabeo, subject to status. Check your eligibility with Tabeo. The full list of fees is on our fees page.

New patient assessment£125
Same-day CEREC crownfrom £1,250
Tooth-coloured crownfrom £1,250
Root canal treatmentfrom £1,200

Same-day crowns: your questions

How much does a same-day crown cost at Bellevue Dental?+

A same-day CEREC crown is from £1,250. You will have the exact cost in writing before treatment.

Is a same-day crown as strong as a laboratory crown?+

Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from a solid block of high-strength ceramic, then fired for strength and finished to match your teeth.

How long does the appointment take?+

Most same-day crowns are designed, made and fitted in a single, longer appointment. You can relax in reception or step out while the crown is being made.

Will I need a temporary crown?+

No. Because the crown is fitted the same day, there is no temporary crown to wear and no second visit to fit the final one.

Do you take impressions?+

No. We use a digital scan instead of impression putty, which most people find much more comfortable.

When is a crown needed instead of a filling?+

When a tooth has lost a lot of its structure, from a large filling, a crack or wear, a filling may not be strong enough on its own. An onlay or crown covers and protects what remains.

Related care

Saving and strengthening teeth

Book a visit

Come in and talk it through.

A first conversation is the easiest way to find out what is possible. Book online, send us a WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.

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