Same Day Crowns

REASONS FOR NEEDING A PORCELAIN CROWN:

There are a variety of things that can cause a tooth to break or chip and require a porcelain crown. Falling, injury to the mouth, or even attempting to open a container with your teeth can cause your enamel to split. If you have a damaged tooth, no matter the reason, you should try and do the following:

• Call your dentist and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. A damaged tooth can potentially break more, or even become infected, which could cause you to require extraction. Prompt care for a broken tooth is the best way to minimize the risk of that.

• Rinse the area with warm saltwater. If you are in pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever. For sharp edges, you can cover the tooth with wax or even sugar-free gum in a pinch.

• In the interim, eat soft foods, and try to avoid chewing or biting on the side of the mouth with the damaged tooth.
  
  

WHAT ARE CEREC CROWNS?

While traditional dental crowns are typically placed in two separate appointments, CEREC crowns can be placed in a single day. Using CAD/CAM technology, our team can treat the damaged or infected tooth, take impressions, design the crown, and have it milled in the office.

During the appointment, 3D imaging is used to create a digital impression of the mouth. An intraoral camera is used to take highly accurate images of the teeth which are then used to measure the area for placement of the crown. This means no more bad-tasting, uncomfortable impression material. This process can be completed in a matter of minutes.

From there, we will use CAD technology to design your crown. Once we are satisfied with the design of the crown, the milling unit uses a high-quality ceramic block to fabricate the crown. The entire process is highly customizable as we create a crown that will blend in seamlessly with the smile.

THE BENEFITS OF CEREC CROWNS INCLUDE:

• CEREC restorations utilize high-quality ceramic that mimics the appearance of natural tooth enamel. This allows your brand-new restoration to fit in seamlessly within the smile.

• CEREC restorations are strong, allowing them to withstand the force of essential functions like biting and chewing.

• CEREC restorations can help keep the remaining portion of the tooth healthy. They are held in place through bonding that can reduce the potential for bacterial penetration.

• CEREC restorations are natural-looking. They are fabricated with a ceramic that can be color-matched to the remaining teeth. The translucency and sheen of ceramic are very similar to natural tooth enamel, which means no one will even notice that you have a crown!
  
  

At Hillside Dental our dentists have years of experience restoring smiles quickly and conveniently for their patients through the marvels of same-day crowns using CEREC technology. Fixing and improving your smile does not have to cost you valuable time. CEREC restorations can give you all the benefits of traditional crowns in just a single day.