Same Day Crowns in Virginia Beach, VA
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Same day crowns provide a convenient way to restore damaged or weakened teeth with a custom-made ceramic crown in a single visit. At The Art of Dentistry, CEREC® technology allows your crown to be digitally designed and created for a precise, natural-looking fit.
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Same Day Crowns
Same day crowns provide a convenient way to restore damaged or weakened teeth in a single dental visit. At The Art of Dentistry, CEREC® technology allows us to digitally design and create custom ceramic crowns in our Virginia Beach dental office, eliminating the need to send the restoration to an outside laboratory and return for a separate placement appointment.
CEREC® crowns are designed to restore the appearance, strength, and function of damaged teeth. The ceramic material can be matched to the color of your natural teeth, creating a tooth-colored restoration that blends naturally with your smile.
Same day crowns may be appropriate for teeth affected by significant decay, cracks, fractures, large fillings, or other damage that requires more support than a traditional filling can provide. Your dentist will evaluate your tooth and discuss whether a same day crown is right for you.
What Are CEREC® Same Day Crowns?
CEREC® is a computer-aided design and manufacturing system used to create custom ceramic dental restorations. Digital scans of your prepared tooth are used to design the restoration, which is then milled from a ceramic block in the dental office.
Because the crown can be designed and fabricated during the same appointment, many patients can have their tooth prepared and permanently restored in a single visit. CEREC® technology can also be used for certain other ceramic restorations, depending on your treatment needs.
When Are Same Day Crowns Needed?
A dental crown may be recommended when a tooth needs more protection or structural support than a filling can provide. Same day crowns may be used to restore teeth affected by:
- Significant tooth decay
- Cracked or fractured teeth
- Large or failing fillings
- Worn or weakened teeth
- Teeth with substantial loss of tooth structure
- Certain root canal-treated teeth
- Teeth requiring additional support and protection
Not every damaged tooth requires a crown. Your dentist will evaluate the remaining healthy tooth structure and discuss whether a filling, crown, or another restoration is most appropriate.
Benefits of Same Day Crowns
CEREC® same day crowns can offer several benefits compared with traditional multi-visit crown treatment:
- A crown can often be completed in a single visit
- No temporary crown may be necessary
- Digital scanning eliminates traditional impression material
- Custom-designed ceramic restoration
- Tooth-colored, natural-looking appearance
- Restores tooth strength and function
- Can reduce the number of appointments needed
The exact treatment process and whether a same day crown can be completed in one visit depend on the condition of your tooth and the type of restoration required.
Are You a Candidate for a Same Day Crown?
Same day crowns may be appropriate when a tooth has enough remaining structure to support a crown and requires more protection than a filling can provide. Your dentist will examine the tooth and surrounding structures before recommending treatment.
The CEREC® process is not appropriate for every restoration or every clinical situation. If another type of crown, restoration, or treatment would provide a better result, your dentist will explain your options.
What Does Getting a Same Day Crown Involve?
CEREC® technology allows the design and fabrication of your crown to take place during the same appointment. The process generally involves several steps.
Dental Examination & Tooth Preparation
Your dentist will examine the tooth and determine whether a crown is the appropriate restoration. After discussing your treatment options, the tooth is numbed and any decay or weakened tooth structure is carefully removed. The tooth is then shaped to accommodate the crown.
Digital Scan
A digital scan creates a detailed three-dimensional image of the prepared tooth and surrounding structures. This digital information is used to design your custom crown without the need for traditional impression material.
Digital Crown Design
Using computer-aided design technology, your dentist creates a digital model of the crown. The shape, size, and bite are carefully considered to create a restoration that fits your tooth and works properly with your surrounding teeth.
Ceramic Milling
The digital design is transferred to the CEREC® milling unit, which creates the crown from a selected ceramic material. The material can be chosen to closely match the appearance of your natural teeth.
Crown Fitting & Adjustments
The completed crown is carefully evaluated on your tooth to check its fit, appearance, and bite. Any necessary adjustments are made before the restoration is permanently placed.
Permanent Placement
Once the crown fits properly, it is polished and securely bonded to the tooth. Because the permanent restoration is created during the same visit, a temporary crown and separate return appointment may not be necessary.
The Art of Dentistry is proudly affiliated with Atlantic Dental Care, PLC
The Art of Dentistry is proudly affiliated with Atlantic Dental Care, PLC
Same Day Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
Traditional dental crowns and CEREC® same day crowns are both designed to restore and protect damaged teeth. The primary difference is how the restoration is fabricated and placed.
Same Day Crowns
- Designed and fabricated in the dental office
- Digital scanning and computer-aided design
- Can often be completed in one visit
- May eliminate the need for a temporary crown
- Tooth-colored ceramic options
Traditional Crowns
- Typically require multiple appointments
- Impressions or digital scans are used to create the restoration
- The permanent crown is fabricated before a separate placement appointment
- A temporary crown is generally worn while the permanent restoration is being made
Your dentist can determine which type of crown and treatment process is appropriate based on your tooth, oral health, and restorative needs.
Same Day Crowns in Virginia Beach
The Art of Dentistry offers same day crowns in Virginia Beach using CEREC® technology to provide convenient, digitally designed ceramic restorations. For appropriate cases, your crown can be designed, created, and placed during a single visit.
If you have a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth, we can evaluate your smile and discuss whether a CEREC® same day crown or another dental restoration is the right solution for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CEREC® crowns the same as regular crowns?
CEREC® crowns are dental crowns created using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology. Like traditional crowns, they are designed to restore and protect a damaged tooth. The primary difference is how and where the restoration is fabricated.
How long does a same day crown take?
Treatment time varies depending on the tooth and complexity of the restoration. One of the primary benefits of CEREC® technology is that the crown can often be designed, fabricated, and placed during one dental visit.
Do same day crowns look natural?
CEREC® crowns are made from tooth-colored ceramic materials and can be designed to complement the color, shape, and appearance of your surrounding teeth.
How long do CEREC® crowns last?
The lifespan of a dental crown depends on factors such as oral hygiene, bite forces, the condition of the supporting tooth, and regular dental care. With proper care, crowns can provide many years of service.
Can a same day crown replace a filling?
A crown may be recommended when a tooth has more extensive damage or loss of structure than can be adequately restored with a filling. Your dentist will evaluate the tooth and determine whether a filling, crown, or another restoration is appropriate.
Are same day crowns covered by dental insurance?
Dental insurance coverage varies by plan and treatment. Your dental office can help you understand your available benefits and treatment costs before proceeding with care.
Schedule a Same Day Crown Consultation in Virginia Beach
Schedule a Same Day Crown Consultation in Virginia Beach
If you have a damaged or weakened tooth, contact The Art of Dentistry to learn more about CEREC® same day crowns and your restorative dentistry options. Schedule an appointment in Virginia Beach today.
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