A dental crown is a great restorative option that can help you regain the functionality of your tooth.
But, what happens if you have a damaged tooth, and you need it fixed right away? Dental procedures usually take at least a few days to be completed, but if you would like to have your problem fixed right away, you may be wondering if there are any options for you.
If that is your case, then you might want to learn more about CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics), better known as same-day crowns.
Same-day crowns are similar to conventional crowns, the main difference between them being the time it takes for the dental treatment to be completed.
As the name suggests, same-day crowns in Mandeville can be done in approximately two hours, while conventional crowns take around two weeks to be completed.
These crowns are created through digital imaging and in-office computerized technology. With the help of a computer, the dentist will create a customized impression of your mouth.
After the impression is finished, it is sent to a machine in the same office that will create the crowns out of ceramic blocks.
This entire process lasts for about two hours, and it will help you restore a missing or damaged tooth, making it functional again.
Same-day crowns save you from having to go to the dentist several times until the permanent crowns are done. In just a couple of hours, you will have your tooth fixed.
With conventional crowns, you need to wear a temporary crown until the permanent one is finished. Same-day crowns skip this step, and you don’t have to worry about how to properly wear temporary crowns that can fall or do not fit properly.
The material these crowns are made of - a block of ceramic - is very strong and safe. They will perfectly replace the natural tooth function and aspect for many years. If one is to break or chip, you would need to replace it with a new crown.
Even though same-day crowns and conventional crowns cost almost the same, you will have fewer expenses by reducing the number of visits to the dentist or having to pay for temporary crowns.
Same-day crowns are able to restore your tooth with very successful results. They fit very well and adjust perfectly, giving you the same experience as with a natural tooth.
These are just a few of the benefits same-day crowns have. If you are interested, you can always ask us about this procedure or any other.
At Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, we offer quality dental procedures that are sure to give you a beautiful, long-lasting smile!
Contact us today if you want to book an appointment with Dr. Charles Schof.
