Dentist Marietta, GA
A cracked or decayed tooth rarely waits for a convenient time to act up, and the thought of scheduling two separate dental visits just to fix it can feel like an unwelcome hassle wedged into an already packed week. Traditional crown placement often means wearing a temporary restoration for two weeks while a lab fabricates the permanent one, leaving patients to manage sensitivity and chew carefully in the meantime.
At Kabani Dental, we designed our approach around a simple idea: patients deserve lasting restorations without the back-and-forth. Dr. Shaila Kabani uses CEREC same-day crown technology to design, mill, and place a final ceramic crown in a single visit, and this procedure has become one of the most frequently performed in our Marietta practice.
How CEREC One-Appointment Crowns Work
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, and the name describes exactly what happens during treatment. We begin by preparing the damaged or decayed tooth, removing compromised structure just as we would for a traditional crown.
From there, the process diverges from the conventional route. Rather than taking a physical impression and sending it to an outside lab, we capture a digital scan of the prepared tooth using an intraoral camera. That scan feeds directly into CAD software, where we design a crown that matches the exact contours, bite alignment, and shade of the surrounding teeth. An in-office milling unit then carves the crown from a solid ceramic block while the patient waits, and we bond the finished restoration in place before the appointment ends.
Why the Single Visit Matters
The absence of a second appointment is not just a scheduling convenience. It also means no temporary crown, which removes a common source of discomfort and the risk of the temporary dislodging between visits. Patients leave with a final, durable restoration rather than a placeholder, and the tooth is protected from further damage right away.
We rely on this workflow because it fits how people actually live. Parents managing school pickups, professionals with limited time off, and anyone who would simply rather not delay treatment all benefit from finishing the procedure the same day it starts. It also reduces the number of trips back and forth to our office, which matters for patients coming in from East Cobb, Vinings, and other parts of greater Atlanta.
What to Expect During Your Visit
A CEREC crown appointment typically takes about two hours from preparation to final placement, though the exact time depends on the tooth being restored and its location in the mouth. Dr. Kabani first reviews the tooth’s condition, confirming that a crown is the appropriate restoration before beginning any preparation work.
Digital scanning has also made the process more comfortable for patients who have historically disliked traditional impression trays and their thick, slow-setting material. The intraoral scanner is compact and captures detailed images in a matter of minutes, thereby shortening chair time and reducing the gag reflex that some patients experience with older impression methods. Once the crown is milled, we check the fit, color match, and bite before permanently bonding it to the tooth.
Materials We Use
We fabricate CEREC crowns from all-ceramic materials selected for both strength and a natural appearance, since these blocks mill precisely and blend well with surrounding enamel. We do not use metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns in our practice, which keeps every finished restoration free of visible metal margins.
A well-placed ceramic crown restores full chewing function while remaining virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth. Clinical research on chairside CAD/CAM ceramic restorations has reported strong short- and mid-term success rates for full-coverage crowns, reinforcing the material choice as a dependable option for everyday restorative care, according to a study published on PMC.
Why Patients Choose Kabani Dental for Same-Day Crowns
Dr. Kabani has been practicing dentistry since 2000 and holds a DDS from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, along with more than 300 hours of continuing education across restorative and cosmetic disciplines. That depth of training matters most in a same-day workflow, where the crown design and fit are finalized in real time rather than reviewed and adjusted over multiple visits.
Beyond the technology itself, we built our approach around reducing the friction that keeps people from getting treatment they need. If a tooth requires a root canal treatment before restoration, we can often coordinate that care with the same visit planning in mind. For patients who want to understand the full range of our crown and bridge options, our custom crowns page and our overview of CAD-CAM crown technology walk through the broader restorative process in more detail.
We also make it a priority to catch problems before they require a crown. Regular dental exams help identify cracks, decay, or worn fillings early, sometimes avoiding the need for a full crown altogether. When a crown is the right call, patients appreciate walking out with a completed restoration rather than a temporary one and a follow-up appointment on the calendar.
Schedule Your CEREC Crown Consultation With Kabani Dental
A damaged tooth does not have to mean weeks of temporary fixes and repeat visits. With CEREC same-day crown technology, Dr. Shaila Kabani can diagnose, design, and deliver a final restoration in one appointment, giving patients in Marietta and the surrounding East Cobb area a faster path back to a fully functional smile.
Our office accepts Cigna, MetLife, and Delta Dental, and we offer CareCredit, Cherry, and an in-house membership plan to help make treatment accessible. If you suspect you may need a crown or simply want to explore your options, contact our office to schedule a consultation and see whether a CEREC one-appointment crown is the right fit for you.
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