Same-day crowns have revolutionized modern dentistry by eliminating the need for multiple appointments and temporary crowns while waiting for lab fabrication. Using advanced CEREC technology, your dental crown can be designed, milled, and placed in a single visit, typically taking just two to three hours from start to finish. This innovative approach saves valuable time while delivering durable, natural-looking results that restore both function and aesthetics to damaged teeth.
At Spring St. Dental, we utilize cutting-edge CEREC crown-in-a-day technology to provide our patients with convenient, high-quality dental restorations. Our experienced team combines advanced diagnostic tools with precision craftsmanship to ensure your same-day crown fits perfectly and looks completely natural. This streamlined process allows you to leave our office with a fully restored smile in just one appointment.
Preparation and Digital Impressions
Your same-day crown appointment begins with a comprehensive examination using our advanced diagnostic technology. Instead of uncomfortable putty impressions that many patients remember from traditional crown procedures, we use digital scanning technology to create precise 3D images of your teeth and surrounding structures.
The preparation process involves carefully removing any damaged or decayed portions of your tooth and shaping it to accommodate the new crown. Local anesthesia ensures you remain comfortable throughout this process, and our gentle approach minimizes any discomfort. The prepared tooth is then scanned using our intraoral camera, which captures thousands of data points to create an exact digital model.
This digital impression technology eliminates the mess and discomfort associated with traditional impression materials while providing superior accuracy. The detailed 3D model serves as the blueprint for designing your custom crown, ensuring a precise fit that matches your bite and aligns perfectly with your surrounding teeth.
The CEREC Design and Milling Process
Once your digital impressions are complete, the crown design process begins using sophisticated CAD/CAM software. Our dental team carefully designs your crown to match the natural contours, color, and characteristics of your existing teeth, ensuring seamless integration with your smile.
Steps in the design and fabrication process include:
- Digital analysis of your bite pattern and jaw movement
- Color matching to ensure perfect harmony with adjacent teeth
- Precise measurement of crown thickness and marginal fit
- Computer-aided design optimization for strength and aesthetics
- Selection of high-quality ceramic materials for durability
- Automated milling of your custom crown from a single ceramic block
The CEREC milling unit creates your crown from a solid block of dental ceramic in approximately 15-20 minutes. This advanced technology ensures consistent quality and precision that often exceeds what can be achieved through traditional laboratory fabrication methods. Crowns can strengthen teeth with large cavities when there isn’t enough of the healthy tooth to hold the filling, making them essential for preserving damaged teeth.
Final Fitting and Adjustments
After your crown is milled, our dental team performs a thorough inspection to ensure it meets our exacting standards for fit, function, and appearance. The crown is then carefully placed on your prepared tooth, and we make any necessary adjustments to ensure perfect alignment and a comfortable bite.
During the fitting process, we check several critical factors, including proper margins where the crown meets your natural tooth, correct bite alignment to prevent interference with chewing, and overall comfort when speaking and eating. Small adjustments may be needed to optimize the fit, and our precision tools allow us to make these modifications quickly and accurately.
Once we confirm the ideal fit and appearance, your crown is permanently bonded to your tooth using advanced dental cement. The bonding process creates a strong, lasting connection that protects your tooth while providing years of reliable function. We also provide detailed care instructions to help you maintain your new crown and ensure its longevity.
Post-Appointment Care and Recovery
Most patients experience minimal discomfort following their same-day crown procedure, and normal activities can typically be resumed immediately. Some temporary sensitivity to temperature changes is normal and usually subsides within a few days as your tooth adjusts to the new restoration.
Your new crown should be cared for just like your natural teeth, with regular brushing, flossing, and routine professional cleanings to maintain optimal oral health. Avoid chewing on hard objects like ice or pen caps, and consider wearing a protective night guard if you have a history of teeth grinding.
We recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment within a few weeks to ensure your crown continues to fit properly and that your bite remains comfortable. This allows us to make any minor adjustments needed and address any questions or concerns you may have about your restoration.
Experience Same-Day Crown Technology at Spring St. Dental
Same-day crowns represent the perfect combination of convenience, quality, and advanced technology in modern dentistry. Our team at Spring St. Dental is proud to offer this innovative service using state-of-the-art CEREC technology and precision diagnostic tools, including CBCT scanning and digital impressions. We understand your time is valuable, and our same-day crown service allows you to restore your smile without the inconvenience of multiple appointments or temporary restorations.
From the initial consultation through the final placement of your custom crown, our experienced team ensures your comfort and satisfaction every step of the way. We combine years of expertise with the latest dental technology to deliver exceptional results that look natural and function perfectly for years to come. Call us today at (737) 258-3258 or contact us online to schedule your same-day crown consultation and discover how this revolutionary technology can restore your smile in just one convenient appointment.
