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Short answer: For most restorative-focused practices, CEREC is worth it once you produce roughly 4–6 same-day crowns per week. At that volume, the lab fees you eliminate and the second appointments you avoid typically cover the investment within 18–36 months. CEREC is worth it if you value chairside control, faster turnaround, and same-day delivery. It's harder to justify for very low-volume practices or hygiene-heavy offices that place few restorations.
CEREC® Materials vs. Traditional Dental Lab: What Every Dentist Should Know Before Choosing Published by CAD/CAM Center Miami | Educational Series If you've been considering CEREC® technology for your practice but aren't sure how its materials stack up against what...
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A traditional crown takes two appointments spread over two to three weeks: prep and impressions on the first visit, a temporary crown to wear in between, and the final placement on the second. Same-day crowns collapse that into a single...
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A new CEREC® system costs $120K–$180K. A certified pre-owned starts at $39,900. Here's what's actually different — and what's not.
The dental industry is going digital — and it's not just a trend. Practices across the country are moving from analog workflows to fully digital chairside production, eliminating lab dependency and taking control of their restorative process from scan to...
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