Same Day Crowns

Same Day Crowns

If you have dental issues, you might need a crown. In that case, you have two options: a traditional or same day crown.

When Are Dental Crowns Used?

Dental crowns are used to fix decayed or otherwise damaged teeth. They are caps cemented over your tooth to fix any existing damage. Dental crowns are usually made of porcelain, ceramic, resin, or metal.

What Are Same Day Crowns?

Same day crowns in Sarasota, FL, are the same as traditional crowns. They are just designed and crafted differently. That’s what makes them available on the same day (more about that in a moment).

Same day crowns are also known as CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics). CEREC is a dental technology that uses a computer-aided design and manufacturing method for producing dental crowns and repairs.

The Difference Between Same Day Crowns and Traditional Crowns

· Traditional Crowns

Traditional dental crowns require two visits. Your dentist in Sarasota, FL, will take x-rays, perform any necessary repair work (like a root canal), take an impression of your tooth, and then send it to a lab to manufacture it. The dentist will then place a temporary crown over your tooth. You will wear that temporary crown until your new one is finished and shipped back to your dentist’s office. This will take two to three weeks. After that, you will need to go to your second dental visit. Your dentist will then remove your temporary crown, numb your mouth, and install your new dental crown.

· Same Day Dental Crowns

Same day dental crowns only require a single dental visit. Your dentist will use an intraoral camera and a computer-aided design to make a 3D image of your tooth. The dentist will then use a CEREC machine to create your crown. This is done right there in the dentist’s office while you wait. Once finished, your dentist will bond the new crown to your tooth. This entire process only takes about an hour.

Contact The Sarasota Dental Group today to schedule an exam for a same-day crown or for any other dental needs you might have.