SAME DAY DENTAL

Same Day Crown Restorations

CEREC stands for CERamic REConstruction and is a tool in our office that can take exact digital imagery of areas needing restoration and produce the appropriate restoration on the spot.

With our CEREC cad/cam machine, you can have your crown or other restoration finished in simply one visit. We will develop and custom fit your tooth precisely with our computer milling unit right in the office. You no longer have to have a temporary crown or wait weeks for the lab to make your crown.

CEREC can be used for a full range of indications: onlays, partial crowns, posterior crowns, anterior crowns, veneers and inlays.

Dental Treatments That May Be Offered

A variety of dental treatments may be available for our local patients. Our goal is to provide a warm and comforting environment for your dental experience, whether you are visiting us for the first time for a dental evaluation and cleaning, or you are returning to complete your cosmetic smile makeover.

The procedures shown below are just a sampling of what we may offer:

• Dental Crowns


• Dental Implants


• Teeth Whitening


• Full & Partial Dentures


• Dental Bonding


• TMJ Treatments


• Gum Disease


• Porcelain Veneers


• Dental Bridges


• Root Canal Therapy


• Fillings

Today's Topic Is:

Dental Crowns

A crown (or cap) is a covering that covers the whole tooth surface restoring it to its initial sizes and shape. A crown protects and reinforces the tooth structure providing the tooth a longer life span than it would have if restored by fillings or other kinds of restorations.

Crowns are full coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break, or is too broken down to be recovered with a filling. They are most typically done after root canal treatments, or when a big filling wears out. The larger the hole made by a cavity that has to be treated, the more likely a crown will be required. Even after a filling is put in a large cavity, a tooth is most likely to break. Remember that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the human body. Teeth undergo incredible pressures. Crowns sit over the weakened tooth, offering strength and protecting the tooth against breakage. A broken or split tooth is a much more serious matter and much more tough to treat. Crowns prevent this, as well as making for a nice smile.

It takes two visits to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first appointment any decay is eliminated from the tooth and it is formed to accept the crown. Then an impression is made of the tooth for use in fabricating a crown. Between the two visits the crown is made, usually of high-strength porcelain over gold alloy, all ceramic material, or gold. A short-term crown is used throughout this time. In the second visit this temporary crown is removed. Then the {permanent crown is adjusted as needed then cemented in place.

Exactly What Does Getting A Crown Include?

A crown procedure usually requires two visits. Your first visit will include taking impressions that will be used to develop your customized crown. A mold will also be used to develop a temporary crown which will remain on your tooth for around two weeks up until your brand-new crown is made by a dental laboratory.

While the tooth is numb, the dental practitioner will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to correctly fit the crown. When these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with short-term cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.

At your second visit your short-term crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be thoroughly placed to make sure the spacing and bite are accurate.

You will be given care directions and encouraged to have regular dental check ups to check your crown. As always, proper oral hygiene will help extend the life of your new crown.

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