Swift Turnaround
Gone are the days of multiple appointments and weeks of waiting. With CEREC, restorations are completed in a single visit — often with the crown itself milled in around an hour.
Gosford & Central Coast
Revolutionising dental
restorations
CEREC at Coastal Dental — your crown, veneer, inlay or onlay, digitally designed, milled in-house, and fitted in a single visit.
CEREC
Embracing modern dentistry with CEREC.
In a rapidly evolving world, why should dental patients endure traditional dental restorations that demand multiple visits, lengthy waits, and cumbersome temporary solutions? Enter CEREC — a state-of-the-art solution that redefines the process towards a restored smile.
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Aesthetic Ceramics) is a pioneering dental technology that allows for the creation of high-quality ceramic dental restorations in just one visit. Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), CEREC lets our team scan, design, mill, and fit crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays — all while you relax in the chair.
The Advantages
Advantages of CEREC over Traditional Restorations
CEREC isn't just faster — it's a fundamentally better experience at almost every step of the restoration journey.
Precision at its Best
Digital impressions eliminate the discomfort and inaccuracy of traditional moulds. CAD design ensures your restoration fits precisely — the first time, every time.
Durable & Aesthetic
CEREC restorations are milled from high-quality ceramic blocks — strong, biocompatible, and colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Minimal Tooth Loss
CEREC's precision means more of your healthy natural tooth structure is preserved during preparation — a conservative approach that benefits your tooth for life.
The Journey
The CEREC Journey: from scan to smile
The magic of CEREC lies in its seamless, all-in-one process. Here's what your single-visit restoration looks like from start to finish.
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Digital ImpressionsThe journey commences with digital 3D scans of your tooth — replacing the traditional putty moulds with a swift, comfortable, and highly accurate digital capture.
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Designing Your RestorationUsing the CEREC software, your dentist designs the restoration — tailoring every contour and cusp to your bite, your neighbouring teeth, and your smile.
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On-Site CraftingThe design is transmitted to our on-site milling machine, which carves your restoration from a solid ceramic block — right here in the practice, while you wait.
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Crown FittingOnce milled, the restoration is polished, glazed, tried in, adjusted for a perfect bite, and permanently bonded — and you walk out with your finished smile.
Longevity
Ensuring longevity: caring for your CEREC restoration.
Like all dental restorations, the longevity of your CEREC crown, veneer, inlay or onlay depends on care. With good oral hygiene — twice-daily brushing, flossing, and regular professional check-ups and cleans — your CEREC restoration can serve you beautifully for 10–15 years or more.
Regular check-ups let us monitor the restoration's condition and fit over time, catching any concerns early. Treat it like a natural tooth, protect it from grinding with a night guard if needed, and it will reward you with years of seamless function.
Versatility
CEREC Restorations: Versatility at Its Core
While same-day CEREC crowns are the best-known application, the technology's versatility extends across the full spectrum of ceramic restorations.
CEREC Crowns
Perfect for restoring a tooth that's damaged, decayed, or cracked, or one that's undergone root canal treatment. CEREC crowns encase the entire visible portion of the tooth in strong, natural-looking ceramic — designed, milled, and fitted in one appointment.
CEREC Veneers
Address a plethora of cosmetic concerns — from discolouration and minor misalignments to chips or worn edges. CEREC veneers are wafer-thin ceramic shells crafted to renew your smile's aesthetics, milled with the same single-visit convenience.
CEREC Inlays & Onlays
When damage is too extensive for a filling but doesn't require a full crown, CEREC inlays and onlays offer a perfectly calibrated middle ground — restoring the tooth's structure while preserving the maximum amount of healthy natural tooth.
The Future
The future of dentistry, today
For the residents of Gosford and the Central Coast, gone are the days of prolonged dental restoration processes. With CEREC at Coastal Dental, modern miracles are a part of the everyday — a swift and convenient path to a restored smile, all delivered with the warmth and care our community knows us for.
With CEREC, witness the amalgamation of technology, artistry, and care. Rediscover the joy of a flawless smile, crafted with precision, in about an hour. Your one-visit smile awaits at Coastal Dental.
Invest in Your Smile
Invest in your future smile.
A restored tooth is an investment in your comfort, confidence, and long-term oral health. CEREC makes that investment easier than it's ever been — one visit, no temporaries, no waiting weeks for a lab.
Whether you're a long-time resident of Gosford and the Central Coast or new to our community, Coastal Dental invites you to experience restoration re-imagined. Book your CEREC consultation today and walk out with your finished smile the very same day.
Our Promise
The Coastal Dental Promise
Technology You Can Trust
CEREC is backed by decades of clinical research and millions of successful restorations worldwide. At Coastal Dental, we pair that proven technology with the expertise to use it at its full potential.
Artistry in Every Restoration
Technology mills the ceramic — but the artistry is human. Every CEREC restoration is designed, shaded, glazed, and finished by our team to blend seamlessly and beautifully with your natural smile.
Community Innovation
Bringing world-class dental technology to Gosford and the Central Coast is part of our commitment to this community. World-class care shouldn't require a trip to the city — it's right here at home.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Have more questions about CEREC and whether it's right for your restoration? Reach out to our team — we're always happy to walk you through the technology and your options.
Book NowMost CEREC appointments are completed in a single visit of around 1 to 2 hours — with the crown itself often milled in about an hour. That includes the digital scan, computer-aided design, in-house milling, and final fitting. Compare that to traditional crowns, which typically require two appointments spread over two to three weeks with a temporary crown in between, and the time savings are significant.
Yes — CEREC restorations are milled from high-quality ceramic blocks that are strong, biocompatible, and clinically proven, with longevity comparable to traditional lab-made ceramic crowns. With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, a CEREC crown typically lasts 10–15 years or more. The material is also colour-matched to your natural teeth, so durability doesn't come at the cost of aesthetics.
CEREC is suitable for the vast majority of crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays. However, some situations — such as certain bridge cases, teeth with very deep damage below the gum line, or specific aesthetic demands at the front of the mouth — may still be best served by a traditional lab-crafted restoration. We'll assess your individual case and recommend whichever approach will give you the best long-term result.
CEREC crowns are generally comparable in price to traditional crowns — and because everything happens in one visit, you save on the second appointment, the temporary crown, and the time off work. Private health fund rebates apply to CEREC crowns just as they do to conventional crowns, and we'll provide an itemised quote with item numbers before treatment so you can confirm your rebate with your fund.
Exactly as you'd care for a natural tooth: brush twice daily, floss, and keep up your regular check-ups and cleans. Avoid chewing very hard objects like ice or pens, and if you grind your teeth at night, ask us about a night guard to protect your restoration. With simple, consistent care, your CEREC restoration will serve you beautifully for many years.
Ready to experience CEREC?
Book your consultation at Coastal Dental Gosford today — and discover how a crown, veneer, inlay or onlay can be designed, crafted, and fitted in a single visit.