CEREC Dental Crowns for Melbourne Residents
In the past, if you needed a cosmetic dental restoration (crown, veneer, inlay, or onlay), you had to wait weeks for it to arrive from the dental lab. If the lab technician somehow misread the doctor’s instructions, then you would have to wait several more weeks for your final restoration to arrive again. Now, with CEREC 3D technology, Dr. Chenet and our team can create custom dental crowns in Melbourne, veneers, inlays, and onlays right in our Melbourne, FL dental office, in about an hour. CEREC cuts out the middleman and allows the dentist to custom design a restoration that’s perfect for you.
What Are the Benefits of CEREC?
When it comes to deciding how you want to protect your weakened tooth, you will discover that the benefits provided by CEREC crowns make it possible to enjoy:
- No messy impressions
- No second appointment
- No second shot!
- Metal-free crowns
- Precise color-matching
- Predictable results
- Longer-lasting restorations
How Does CEREC Work?
With CEREC, the dentist takes a 3D image of your tooth/teeth, which will then be transferred to a nearby computer that uses the CEREC software. This advanced technology designs a restoration that fits precisely and matches with your surrounding tooth color.
Over 25 years of research has gone into CEREC technology, and millions of patients have repaired their smiles with CEREC restorations.
Cost of CEREC Dental Crowns
The average cost of your CEREC dental crown is dependent upon your treatment plan. Every patient is different, so even if your family member paid a certain amount for their crown, it is highly unlikely that you will pay the same.
During your initial consultation with Dr. Chenet, you will receive a customized estimate that will include all factors that are considered for this type of treatment. At this time, you will also learn about available payment options and whether using your dental insurance will be possible.
If necessary, you can talk to a member of our staff who will be happy to work on your behalf, corresponding with your insurer to determine if your CEREC crown is covered and how much you can expect to pay out of pocket. Even if the remaining balance is too much, we can work with you to determine additional ways you can move forward with treatment without breaking the bank.
Understanding the Cost of CEREC Dental Crowns
The average cost of your CEREC dental crown is dependent upon your treatment plan. Every patient is different, so even if your family member paid a certain amount for their crown, it is highly unlikely that you will pay the same. If necessary, you can talk to a member of our staff who will be happy to work on your behalf, corresponding with your insurer to determine if your CEREC crown is covered and how much you can expect to pay out of pocket. Even if the remaining balance is too much, we can work with you to determine additional ways you can move forward with treatment without breaking the bank.
Factors That Affect the Cost of CEREC Dental Crowns
During your initial consultation with Dr. Chenet, you will receive a customized estimate that will include all factors that are considered for this type of treatment. At this time, you will also learn about available payment options and whether using your dental insurance will be possible.
Some of the most common factors considered by our dental team include:
- The materials used. In our dental office, we use ceramic dental crowns, which have a different cost than other materials (i.e., gold, porcelain-fused-to-metal, zirconia, etc.).
- The severity of the damage. We will need to evaluate how damaged or decayed the tooth is to know how much prepping much be done to ensure the tooth is clean and ready for crown placement.
- Whether you need preliminary treatments. This can include a root canal or dental implant placement depending on the status of the tooth and how we choose to treat it.
Does Dental Insurance Cover CEREC Dental Crowns?
Depending on your plan and the insurance company, you may be able to receive full or partial coverage for your CEREC dental crown. Because it is a restorative solution to address an oral health problem, most insurance companies recognize this treatment as medically necessary, so they will opt to pay. However, this requires that you meet your deductible and have available funds in your annual maximum balance.
Our team can help assist in verifying these benefits so that you get the most out of your plan before moving forward with CEREC treatment.
Options for Making CEREC Dental Crowns Affordable
At the dental office of Dr. Cedric C. Chenet, we are pleased to offer our patients alternative payment options when private dental insurance is not an option.
We offer a dental savings plan that makes it easy to avoid the red tape of insurance and instead gain access to valuable benefits. For one flat fee, you can receive free preventive services as well as a substantial discount on other available restorative and cosmetic services.
There is also the option to apply for CareCredit, which allows you to finance your CEREC dental crown care, paying the total cost out over several months instead of all upfront.