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When a tooth is damaged or weakened, it can significantly impact confidence and overall oral health. Besides affecting your smile, a damaged tooth affects how you chew your food and comfortably speak. In the past, dental crowns were made and delivered within one to two weeks, while patients had to get by with a temporary crown. Now, patients can choose CEREC same-day crowns, which are custom-designed and placed in just one dental visit.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers an entire tooth. Dental crowns are sometimes used to cover a tooth that has undergone a root canal, protecting the weak tooth. Crowns are also used to cover a tooth that has decayed, chipped, or cracked.Â
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) dental crowns are made using advanced dental computer-aided design and manufacturing technology. This technology lets your dentist fit you for a crown, make it right in their office, and place it all on the same day. This gives patients a convenient option so they don’t have to make multiple trips to the dentist.
If you need a high-quality dental crown in less time, CEREC has many advantages over traditional porcelain crowns.
A CEREC dental crown is crafted meticulously to be perfect for you. Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, the dentist can take your exact tooth measurements to make the fit superb. In terms of how the crowns look, the shape, color, and contour will all closely resemble your natural teeth. This means your crown will seamlessly blend with the rest of your teeth.
CEREC dental crown appointments are designed to be quick, efficient, and minimally invasive. The first thing your dentist will do is prepare your tooth by removing any tissue that has been damaged or decayed. Then, the tooth will be reshaped so it can accommodate the crown. A digital scan captures detailed images of your tooth, so no messy putty molds are used. While you wait, the CEREC crown is milled in the dentist’s office, which takes about an hour. Once it’s ready, the dentist will bond the crown to your tooth and make any needed adjustments.
When you need a dental crown in one day, contact Dr. Doreen Wilson and the team at Covington Family Dentistry in Covington, Georgia. Call us today at (770) 787-2230 to schedule your appointment.Â
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