Your Dentist examines the tooth and determines the appropriate treatment. It could be a simple filling, or a full crown, depending on how much healthy tooth structure is remaining and the clinical judgement of your Dentist. Next, he or she administers an anesthetic and prepares your tooth for the restoration, removing decayed and weakened tooth tissue. This preparation is just like he or she would do for many other restorative techniques.​

Then, your Dentist takes an Digital Impression of the prepared tooth, instead of filling a tray with impression "goop" that you must bite into and hold in your mouth until it hardens. Your then Dentist takes a digital impression of your tooth. This whole Digital Impression process only takes a minute or two.​

The CAD/CAM system assists the dentist in crafting the restoration for your tooth. The 3D software transforms the digital impression into a virtual model, allowing the dentist to design the restoration using their expertise. In just a few minutes, the design data is sent to a milling machine in the office. A ceramic block matching your tooth shade is placed in the machine, and within 10-20 minutes, your all-ceramic, tooth-colored restoration is ready. The dentist checks the fit and bite, polishes the restoration, and bonds it to the prepared tooth. This process is completed in a single appointment, eliminating the need for a temporary restoration or a return visit.