Do you need a dental crown to restore the beauty and function of your smile? Today, you can take advantage of same day dental crowns that make the entire process faster and more convenient without compromising on quality. Here’s what you need to know about the high-quality CEREC crowns you can get at Staley Dental.

What are same day crowns?

Same day dental crowns are among the latest advancements in restorative dentistry. They provide an alternative option to traditional dental crowns that must be prepared by an off-site dental lab. Traditional crowns can take weeks to prepare and ship, and patients must wear a temporary crown during that time.

Every step in the same day crown process is handled within your local dental practice. This cuts the waiting time out of your treatment plan, so there’s no need for a temporary crown.

CEREC crowns are a prime example of same day dental crowns and what they can deliver. It stands for Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic, which essentially means that your dental crown will be created on site using a chair-side mill.

This machine precisely and accurately creates the ceramic dental crown, and it’s guided by CAD/CAM software. Same day crowns are made possible by a variety of modern technologies that make it possible for your dentist to handle impressions, treatment planning, smile design, milling, and finishing all under one roof.

Benefits of Same Day Crowns

Same day crowns provide a wide range of benefits over traditional dental crowns. The convenience of the process can’t be overstated. The traditional approach involves uncomfortable physical impressions being shipped to a dental lab, which then creates the crown and ships it back to your dentist. This takes weeks from start to finish.

Same day crowns are much more convenient, with the entire process handled in a single visit. You’ll walk out of the dental practice that very day with a bright and shining restored smile. You’ll also avoid uncomfortable and unsightly temporary crowns, as there’s no need to protect your teeth while waiting for the finished crown.

The precision of custom same day dental crowns ensures a perfect fit and a stunning appearance. Your dental crown will be designed based on high-resolution 3D imaging taken by your dentist using the latest equipment. From there, the software that drives the chair-side mill creates a final crown that matches the dimensions based on the scan.

When your dental crown fits properly, you’ll avoid any potential discomfort and long-term oral health issues such as further tooth decay. The outside of the crown is also precisely milled and finished to match the appearance of your natural teeth, delivering a stunning smile.

Same day crowns are made with modern ceramic materials that deliver both durability and beauty. The strong material resists chips and cracks, standing up to the everyday challenges of biting and chewing. Your dental crown will also closely match the natural shade and appearance of real enamel, making them highly inconspicuous.

The Process of Getting a Same Day Crown

Your same day dental crown journey will begin with a consultation to develop your personalized treatment plan. These crowns are suitable for tackling a wide range of issues, including serious tooth decay, a cracked or chipped tooth, and a range of cosmetic defects.

If a same day dental crown is the right treatment option for your situation, you can proceed with the first step—scanning your smile using an intraoral scanner to capture the current appearance of your teeth. The tooth that will receive the crown is then prepared by removing decayed material and creating a solid base for the crown.

Next, a second scan captures the exact dimensions of the prepared tooth so that the final crown can fit perfectly. Your dentist will use CAD/CAM software to finalize the model of your dental crown. At this point, the model is sent to the chair-side mill, which creates the final dental crown right then and there.

Your dentist will carry out any required finishing and adjustments to the crown before attaching it to the prepared tooth using dental cement for a lasting hold. This entire process is done during a single visit, letting you enjoy a restored smile that very day.

Get your same day crowns in Boise, ID.

If you’re facing serious tooth decay or dental trauma, a dental crown can make it possible to save the tooth and ensure long-term oral health. With same day crowns, you can cut out all the waiting involved in your treatment. Schedule an appointment at Staley Dental today to find out whether CEREC same day crowns are right for you.