The answer is yes. With in-office CEREC technology, you can get a dental crown in one visit. The traditional process for getting a dental crown involves sending the mold of the tooth to an outside lab. Sending it out of the office can usually take a week or more. During that time, your tooth will be protected by a temporary crown. For situations where a tooth is vulnerable from a recent root canal, breakage, or a deep cavity, being able to get a crown in one day can be so beneficial.
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics
Rather than outsourcing the crown creation to an outside lab, the crown is sculpted in the office. Using computer-aided design and manufacturing, the crown is created based on extensive digital measurements of your tooth and mouth. With the creation being done in an on-site milling lab, your crown can be ready for a fitting in under an hour.
Walking out with full protection after one visit
Once your dental crown is created with CEREC technology, the placement will be done in the same visit. Rather than having a temporary crown that you have to be extra mindful and careful of, you will leave with your permanent crown. You will save time for all the fun things going on in your life. Your dentist will check on your crown and its fitting during your regular visits. Of course, if the crown does not feel right, you should always let your dentist know as soon as possible.
Getting a crown in one visit gets you back to your life
Dr. Okoniewski and the team at Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI can get you a crown in one day with CEREC technology. Call (248) 852-1820 to schedule a consultation.
