Restore Your Smile without the Wait
Traditional dental crowns are usually placed during two appointments over several weeks, but modern technology allows today’s patients to receive restorations much more quickly than that. The team at Michelsen Dental offers lifelike CEREC dental crowns that can be crafted and placed on the same day that the teeth are measured and prepared to receive them. Here’s a quick look at how crowns are placed at Dr. Michelsen’s office in Orange, CA.
Why Choose Michelsen Dental for CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dentist
- Restore Damaged Dental Structure
- Flexible Financing Options from CareCredit
What Are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
CEREC same-day dental crowns are a lot like traditional metal-free restorations in that they are used to replace dental structure lost to infection or injury, reduce dental sensitivity, and reshape stubby teeth for cosmetic reasons. However, CEREC crowns differ in that dentists use three-dimensional modeling technology to mill them down from blocks of ceramic material that mimic the appearance of natural enamel, and they can be placed on the same day teeth are prepared to receive them. This eliminates the need to wear temporary restorations for several weeks while a permanent device is crafted at a dental lab, making placing a crown a much simpler process that can be excellent for those with busy schedules.
The Process of Getting a CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown
When placing a CEREC dental crown, Dr. Michelsen will begin by applying a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort. When you are ready, she will remove compromised tissue from the tooth being treated and reshape it for the restoration. Then, she will use a specialized device to create a three-dimensional map of your mouth, and this data will be sent to a machine that will mill your crown down from a solid block of ceramic. She will then cement the crown to your tooth and make any final adjustments before sending you on your way. This restoration will be customized to comfortably fit your tooth and bite, and it may help your tooth last much longer than it would otherwise.
The Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
CEREC dental crowns offer a range of advantages traditional restorations cannot, including:
- Convenience: You won’t have to worry about scheduling a second appointment to have your permanent crown placed.
- No temporary crown: These devices can be uncomfortable and easy to lose, but CEREC eliminates the need for them.
- Digital impressions: Three-dimensional scanning technology means you won’t have to worry about biting into dental paste with an unpleasant taste when your teeth are being measured.
- Likelike restorations: CEREC crowns are virtually indistinguishable from natural dental structure.
- Metal-free: Since CEREC crowns are completely ceramic, they don’t contain potentially poisonous heavy metals like mercury.
- Cost: CEREC crowns can be placed in one visit so you won’t have to take extra time off work.
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