If your dentist says you need a dental crown, they’re not complimenting your royal status (though we’re sure you deserve it!). Dental crowns are a common restorative procedure used to protect and strengthen a decayed or injured tooth. Traditionally, the process involves two separate visits to the dentist—with a temporary crown worn in between appointments—before the final crown is placed.
At Polished Dental, you can skip the wait. Our Same Day Crowns use a new revolutionary CEREC technology to repair your tooth in just one quick visit.
What Is CEREC Technology?
Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) crowns are made chairside in your dentist’s office. This gives your dentist the freedom to design, fabricate, and place high-quality permanent dental crowns on site. Without the need for a dental lab, the process typically takes just a few hours. So you can get back to work (or play hooky – we won’t tell!). No need for temporary crowns or return visits. You’re good to go!
Are Same Day Dental Crowns as Effective as Traditional Crowns?
This all sounds convenient, but we know you’re wondering if this new fandangled technology is as durable as the old method. Amazingly, it is. Same Day Dental Crowns use the same high-quality ceramic material as a traditional crown, they are permanent, and they look beautiful.
In fact, the core technology itself is not new. Both traditional and Same Day Crowns rely on digital design and a milling machine to carve your custom crown from a solid ceramic block. The only real difference? With Same Day Crowns, your dentist has the technology right there in the office. No shipping molds off to a lab. No waiting weeks. No temporary crown.
You can even watch your crown being made in real time! The CEREC milling unit carves your crown with precision in about fifteen minutes. So you walk out with a fully restored smile, same day.
Who Can Benefit from a Same-Day Dental Crown?
Now that you know same-day crowns are convenient and reliable, you might wonder if this option is right for you. The good news is that in general, anyone who is a candidate for a traditional crown is likely a candidate for a CEREC crown.
Here are some examples:
You Have an Injured Tooth
Accidents happen – if a tooth breaks or cracks, a crown is often the best way to restore it. With CEREC, that tooth can be repaired and crowned in one appointment, preventing further damage or discomfort right away. No need to walk around with a broken tooth or a temporary cap for weeks.
You Have a Large Cavity or Your Root Canal Needs Protection
When a tooth is badly decayed or has just had root canal therapy, it typically requires a crown to seal and strengthen it. Same-day crowns are ideal here because you can get the permanent protective crown placed immediately after the tooth is prepared, rather than waiting with a temporary. This means less chance for the tooth to crack or for bacteria to leak in while waiting.
You Have an Upcoming Event
For many of our patients, the biggest benefit is not having to schedule that second visit. If you have an important event or trip coming up, a same-day crown ensures your tooth is fixed and looking great before the new outfit is even purchased. It’s a lifesaver if you chip a tooth right before a wedding, for example!
You Want the Most Modern, Convenient Care Available
Same-day crown technology is an innovative service that not every dental office offers. If you’re the kind of person who appreciates efficiency and cutting-edge technology, CEREC fits the bill. You get a high-quality, custom restoration with minimal disruption to your routine.
At Polished Dental, we’re proud to offer this high-tech solution to our West Michigan patients – no royal title required! Same-day CEREC crowns offer the best of both worlds: the strength and longevity of a traditional crown with the speed and convenience of modern technology.
If you’re told you need a crown, rest assured you’ll find expert care, a friendly team, and a beautifully restored smile right here in Grand Rapids – without the wait. Do you have any concerns or questions about CEREC crowns? We’d love to answer them for you. Get in touch with us today to learn more.
