Same-Day Crowns & Cracked Tooth Repair
Same-day CEREC crowns in Murray, Utah. One visit, approximately 90 minutes to two hours from scan to placement.
How CEREC Works
A traditional crown takes two appointments and a temporary cap that can loosen, fall off, or be uncomfortable to chew on for weeks. CEREC technology lets us complete the entire process in our Murray office, in a single sitting.
We capture your tooth with an iTero scanner. No putty trays, no gag reflex.
We design your crown to your bite and your tooth shape using CAD software, while you wait.
Your permanent crown is milled from a high-quality ceramic block right here, color-matched to your natural shade.
We bond the crown, adjust your bite, and you walk out with a permanent restoration.
What Same-Day Means For You
One half-day off work, instead of two. No two weeks chewing on one side of your mouth. No anxiety about a temporary crown popping off during dinner or a trip. No second numbing appointment. A permanent ceramic crown, in your mouth, before lunch.
For patients who have had a crown done the traditional way, the difference is hard to overstate. For everyone else, it just feels like the way modern dentistry should work.
Use Cases
CEREC is the right tool for several common situations. If you've been told you need a crown elsewhere, or you suspect a cracked tooth is getting worse, we can usually see you within a week to scan, plan, and place.
A cracked or broken tooth
Protect the remaining structure from further fracture.
A tooth with significant decay
Where a filling won't hold long term.
An old or failing crown
Replace it without weeks of temporary placeholders.
After root canal therapy
Finish your treatment in one visit with a permanent restoration.
A worn or leaking filling
That's reached the end of its life.
A cosmetic case
Where shape, fit, and color all need to be right.
Cracked Tooth Symptoms
Hairline cracks are easy to miss and easy to ignore until they aren't. Don't wait for a small crack to become a root canal or extraction. The earlier we see it, the more options we have to save the tooth.
Sharp pain when biting on certain foods
Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
Discomfort that comes and goes without a clear pattern
Swelling or tenderness around a single tooth
A visible chip or hairline in the enamel
Meet Your Dentist
Two dentists means more scheduling flexibility for your family, and a friendly second opinion when you want one.
DMD · Owner & General Dentist
Dr. Vaughan completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at NYU with a specialty focus on cosmetic dentistry, dental prosthetics, and full-mouth rehabilitation. He has been placing same-day CEREC crowns out of his Murray office for the better part of a decade.
DMD · General Dentist
Dr. Dobran is the practice's second general dentist, which gives you scheduling flexibility and a friendly second opinion when you want one. Known for a gentle, anxiety-conscious approach with patients who normally avoid the dentist.
Visual Diagnosis
Hairline cracks, micro-fractures, and decay hiding under old fillings are easy to miss without modern imaging. We use a high-resolution intraoral camera and digital X-rays to put what's happening inside your tooth on a screen right in front of you.
You see exactly why a crown is the right call. We explain your options in plain language, with clear pricing, before we touch anything. No pressure, no upselling, no surprises.
Insurance & Financing
We're in-network with most major dental insurance plans, including United Concordia, Humana, Solstice, Lincoln Financial Group, Renaissance, NovaNet, and Principal. Crowns are typically covered fully or partially, and we verify your benefits before scheduling.
If you're uninsured, we offer Care Credit and Cherry financing, plus our in-house Peak Dental Membership Plan for affordable preventive care and meaningful treatment discounts. Every cost is explained upfront, before we start.
What Our Patients Say
"My experience at Peak Dental was fabulous. My teeth have required a lot of attention over the years and this office really does an outstanding job. All of their equipment is high-tech, and the office staff are especially attentive and polite. Lissette, Madeline, and Katrina all make your experience from setting up appointments to proper care in the chair. They are all highly skilled and very caring. Dr. Vaughan is meticulous in his workmanship."
Get In Touch
Whether you've been quoted a crown elsewhere, suspect a hairline crack, or just want to know what your options are, send us the details and we'll be in touch. Most same-day crowns are scheduled within a week of the call.