Thanks to the CEREC system, dentists can now make dental crowns in just one visit. A same-day crown is just as reliable and dazzling as a traditional crown, but the final restoration will be ready in just a couple of hours. However, there’s more to this treatment option than meets the eye. Listed below are 5 things you might not know about same-day dental crowns in Boca Raton.
1. They Let You Avoid Putty-Based Impressions
When placing traditional crowns, dentists often use a special kind of putty to take impressions. Not only does this putty have an unpleasant taste, but you need to hold it in your mouth for an uncomfortably long time. The CEREC system eliminates the need for physical impressions, instead using a 3D scanner to create a model of the tooth in question. You’ll likely find this approach to be more pleasant, and it won’t take nearly as much time.
2. They Fit Perfectly Thanks to Digital Imaging
Digital impressions tend to be far more accurate than physical impressions. As a result, CEREC crowns tend to fit perfectly on the teeth on the first try. Your dentist can look at the 3D models of the tooth and use them to adjust the thickness or shape of the crown as needed.
3. They Offer a More Comfortable Process
With traditional crowns, you have to visit the office at least twice: once to have your teeth prepared and impressions taken, and once to have the crown placed. You can usually expect some soreness after both of these visits. With CEREC, all of these steps are completed during a single appointment, which means you will only need to deal with oral soreness once.
4. They Can Only Be Made One at a Time
While the CEREC system has many advantages, it can only be used to mill a single dental crown at a time. As such, it’s usually a better choice for patients who only have a single tooth that needs to be repaired. In cases where multiple crowns are needed, the traditional approach may be preferable.
5. They Often Cost About the Same as Traditional Crowns
Many patients assume that same-day crowns will be more expensive than regular crowns due to the advanced technology involved. However, because there are no temporary crowns or physical impressions to worry about, the CEREC system can actually help your dentist save money. Add this to the fact that you only need to pay for a single appointment, and the result is that the cost of CEREC crowns is often comparable to that of their traditional counterparts.
Do same-day CEREC crowns sound like the best way to rebuild your damaged teeth? Contact your dentist today to see if their office utilizes this state-of-the-art technology and whether it’s the best choice for your smile.
About the Author
Dr. Alberto J. Lamberti received his dental degree from the Central University of Venezuela in 2000, and he earned his postgraduate degree in prosthodontics in 2005. Today at his practice in Boca Raton, he uses the state-of-the-art CEREC system to provide lifelike dental crowns to his patients in just one visit. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Lamberti, visit his website or call (561) 338-7535.