Crown Repair in Same Day Dentistry

Dental crowns are one of the most versatile tools in same day dentistry. A dentist can use crowns to repair a natural tooth that has been weakened by severe decay, or a cracked tooth resulting from an injury. Despite the many purposes of dental crowns, a traditional dental procedure usually takes about two appointments. However, sometimes there is hardly enough time for one appointment, let alone two. This is where the same day dentistry option comes in, allowing patients to undergo repairs in a single dental visit.

Overview of how dental crowns are used in same day dentistry

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped restoration that is placed over the damaged or broken crown of a tooth to restore its function and appearance. Generally speaking, any tooth that is damaged and needs protection should be covered with a crown.

The crowns used in same day dentistry is custom-made using tooth-colored porcelain that is selected to match the rest of the teeth. The porcelain material replicates the appearance and feel of the natural teeth so much that after they are fitted over the tooth, patients will be unable to distinguish the restoration from the natural teeth.

With proper oral hygiene at home and regular dental checkups, the crowns can survive between five to 15 years of use before requiring repair or replacement.

Same day crown appointment

Traditional crowns are placing in two dental office visits. During the first visit, the dentist will prepare the affected tooth and take impressions of it to be forwarded to a dental lab that will produce the crown off-site. The final crown will be placed during the second office visit.

With the same-day crown procedure, the entire process is completed in the dental office. The dentist will make a replica of the mouth and produce an accurate measurement of the tooth that requires a new crown. A computer-aided design software uses the digital image to design the crown. Afterward, the information is forwarded to an onsite milling machine that will produce a replacement crown from ceramic material.

After making the crown, the dentist will place it, examine its fit, and ensure it aligns correctly with the bite. The entire process is typically completed in a single appointment that lasts about an hour.

No need for temporary crowns

The idea of getting a temporary crown might be a concern for many patients. Temporary crowns are not as reliable or strong as a permanent crown. There is no need to get a temporary crown while waiting for the dental lab to create a permanent crown when patients can get a solution that can be completed on the same day. This makes it possible to walk in with a damaged dental crown and leave with a crown that looks natural and is fully functional.

Are you in need of a same day dentistry procedure?

If you have a broken or chipped tooth crown and want to undergo crown repair in same day dentistry, contact our dental office to restore your smile.

Request an appointment here: https://www.mywestcovinadentist.com or call American Dental Group at (626) 779-1143 for an appointment in our West Covina office.

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