Transform Your Smile with Same-Day Emax Crowns – Upper & Lower Arch Restorations
✨ Introduction | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
A smile makeover is more than a cosmetic enhancement — it’s a restoration of confidence, function, and natural beauty.
At Dr Chalita le Roux Inc. in Johannesburg, we use Emax same-day dental crowns crafted with CAD/CAM digital design technology to deliver complete smile transformations — often within a single appointment.
This particular case involved a male patient in his early 70s, proving that you are never too old to transform your smile.
He had lived for decades with worn, discoloured teeth and uneven bite surfaces that affected his ability to chew and smile freely.
Through two carefully planned visits, we restored his upper and lower arches using Ivoclar Emax crowns, achieving a perfectly balanced, youthful, and natural result.
“Age is never a barrier to confidence — every smile deserves a second chance.”
👉 Learn more about our Smile Makeover Process
🦷 What Is a Smile Makeover? | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
AA smile makeover combines several restorative and aesthetic procedures designed to improve the shape, shade, and function of your teeth. Each treatment plan is fully personalised to restore harmony and balance to the face and smile.
Common elements of a smile makeover include:
- Porcelain or Emax crowns – for strength, translucency, and natural beauty
- Veneers or inlays – ideal for smaller surface corrections
- Teeth whitening – to brighten and refresh the natural enamel tone
- Alignment and gum contouring – for symmetry and proportion
For this patient, both arches required complete crown coverage.
By using Emax lithium-disilicate ceramics, we recreated the translucency and light reflection of natural enamel while providing superior long-term strength.
💡 Read our detailed guide: Smile Makeover vs Veneers vs Crowns
💻 The Digital Workflow: Same-Day Smile Design | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
Digital dentistry has revolutionised how we restore smiles.
At Dr Chalita le Roux Dental, we utilise CEREC CAD/CAM technology, enabling us to scan, design, mill, and bond your new crowns in a single day.
The process:
- Digital 3D Scan – Captures every contour of your teeth and bite.
- Smile Design Software – Virtually designs your new smile with precise symmetry.
- Milling & Polishing – Emax blocks are shaped and glazed within hours.
- Bonding & Finishing – Each crown is fitted chairside for immediate results.
There’s no need for messy impressions or multiple visits — every crown is digitally tailored to match your facial proportions, tooth colour, and bite dynamics.
🔗 Read more on Dental Tribune: How CAD/CAM is Transforming Restorative Dentistry
What Makes Emax Crowns Ideal?
- Natural enamel-like translucency
- High strength (> 400 MPa) for long-term durability
- Precision shade matching through digital scanning
- Metal-free – biocompatible and gentle on gums
📸 Smile Makeover Case: Before, During & After | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
Before:
Our 70-year-old patient presented with heavily worn, yellowed teeth, old metal restorations, and reduced vertical bite.
He struggled with chewing and often avoided smiling due to visible tooth wear.
The goal: to restore function and confidence through a complete upper and lower arch rehabilitation.
During:
At the first appointment, the upper arch was digitally designed and restored with same-day Emax crowns.
The result was immediate — a stronger bite, improved shade, and natural contours.
A few days later, we completed the lower arch, ensuring the bite was perfectly aligned and comfortable.
After:
The transformation was remarkable.
The final smile featured balanced proportions, enhanced symmetry, and a brighter yet natural shade that suited the patient’s complexion and age.
Despite being in his 70s, he shared that he felt “twenty years younger” and smiled confidently for the first time in decades.
💰 Smile Makeover Cost in South Africa | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
The cost of a smile makeover in Johannesburg depends on:
- The number of teeth restored
- Material type (Emax or Zirconia)
- Technology used (CAD/CAM same-day milling)
- Dentist’s experience and lab involvement
At Dr Chalita le Roux Dental, smile makeovers are done efficiently and transparently, with digital planning included.
Custom quotes available during consultation — no surprises, just precision dentistry.
💡 See related post: Smile Makeover Costs in South Africa
💎 Why Patients Choose Dr Chalita le Roux | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
- Same-day smile transformations (no multiple visits)
- Emax material for durability & natural results
- In-house digital technology (CEREC CAD/CAM)
- Personalized treatment planning focused on balance and function
- Located in Amorosa Office Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
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🌟 Long-Term Care & Longevity | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
Emax crowns, when properly maintained, can last over a decade with minimal maintenance.
- Brush & floss daily
- Schedule 6-monthly check-ups
- Avoid excessive biting on hard objects
💡 Read more: How long does a Smile Makeover Last?
🗓️ Book Your Smile Makeover Consultation | 101 Smile Makeover Johannesburg
Ready for your own transformation?
📍 Visit Dr Chalita le Roux Dental – Amorosa Office Park, Roodepoort
💬 Tap below to book your consultation online:
👉 https://www.chalitaleroux.co.za/book-consultation