Same-day CEREC Crowns Restore Tooth Integrity on Commerce Street

CEREC CAD/CAM technology allows for the design, fabrication, and placement of high-strength ceramic crowns in a single clinical visit. This system uses digital 3D imaging to eliminate the need for traditional putty impressions and temporary crowns. Patients in Jay receive a permanent, precisely fitted restoration that matches natural tooth enamel in approximately two hours.

Damaged or decayed teeth require prompt restoration to prevent further structural failure. Dr. Lassiter utilizes the CEREC system on Commerce Street to provide immediate solutions for compromised teeth. The process begins with a digital camera that captures a three-dimensional map of the mouth. This data is processed by specialized software, in which the doctor designs the crown based on the Dawson Academy principles of occlusion. This ensures the new tooth fits perfectly within the patient’s unique bite.

Once the design is finalized, an on-site milling unit carves the restoration from a solid block of medical-grade ceramic. This material provides the translucency of natural teeth and the durability needed for molar function. Because the entire procedure happens in the office, patients avoid the two-week waiting period and the discomfort of bulky temporary caps.

Dr. Lassiter maintains a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, ensuring every CEREC restoration meets rigorous clinical standards. The precision of the digital fit reduces the risk of recurrent decay at the crown margin. Patients leave the office with a fully functional, permanent tooth that requires no follow-up adjustments.

Jim D. Lassiter, DMD, integrates this technology to provide efficient, high-tier dental care for the Santa Rosa County community.