It used to be when you needed a dental crown it required two trips to the dentist. At the first visit, your dentist would plan for the permanent crown and provide you with a temporary restoration to use while you waited. The crown itself was crafted at a lab off-site, requiring you to come back for a second visit to have the permanent crown fitted. Now, thanks to modern technology you can get a crown on the same day.
Dr. Roper now offers these same day crowns using CAD-CAM technology, which is just an acronym for computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. First, it uses a sophisticated software program to scan your bite and design your crown. Then, the machine mills the crown right on the spot according to the software’s specifications.
CEREC software and milling machine
Advantages of CEREC Same-Day Crowns
- Time-saver: No one wants to spend all their time at the dentist’s office. Getting your crown the same day means you will only need one, not two, appointments.
- Accuracy: Because it is designed and milled by a computer, the results are more precise which in turn gives you a better fitting crown.
- Metal-Free: The materials used are metal-free meaning patients with metal sensitivities do not have to worry about their crown.
If you are interested in getting a same day crown, you may call our office or click here to request an appointment online.