If you have had a dental crown placed before, you are probably familiar with how involved the traditional process could be. Multiple appointments, a messy impression tray, and the inconvenience of a temporary crown often added both time and cost to treatment.
At The Smile Architects, patients now have access to same day CEREC crown treatment, which changes that experience considerably. In Huntersville, NC, a same day CEREC crown typically costs approximately $1,500, a price that generally lands at or slightly below what a traditional lab made crown would cost.
Why a Dental Crown May Be Needed
A dental crown can rebuild a damaged tooth, restoring both its function and its natural appearance.
In many cases, a crown may be recommended when a tooth is:
- Cracked or fractured
- Decayed to the point that a filling can no longer adequately restore it
- Treated with a root canal
Benefits of Same Day CEREC Crowns
May Help Preserve Your Natural Tooth
A crown can often make it possible to keep your natural tooth rather than removing it. When enough healthy tooth structure remains to support a crown, this less invasive, less costly option can typically restore the tooth instead of extraction.
Generally More Affordable Than Bridges or Implants
Removing a tooth and replacing it with a bridge, an implant, or a partial denture generally costs considerably more than placing a crown. A crown can help maintain your ability to chew and restore the look of your smile without the added financial burden those other options may carry.
Often No Temporary Crown Needed
In many cases, patients will not need a temporary crown at all. Temporary crowns tend to be fragile and can come loose easily, which often means extra visits to the office while a traditional crown is being made at an outside lab.
Most Crowns Can Be Completed in a Single Visit
Thanks to CEREC technology, most crowns can be designed, prepared, and placed in just one appointment. Implants and bridges, by comparison, typically require significantly more time to complete.
Durability Comparable to Traditional Crowns
CEREC crowns can offer durability similar to traditional crowns and, in some cases, may even perform better over time.
How the CEREC Crown Process Works
Getting a same day crown generally follows a streamlined path. Using a 3-D intraoral scanner, the dentist captures a digital impression of the tooth. This compact, handheld device creates a detailed image of the inside of your mouth, typically producing better results than a traditional impression tray, without the associated mess.
Once those initial images are captured, the dentist prepares the tooth to receive the crown, then takes a second set of scans once preparation is complete. Those images are sent to the CEREC machine, which mills the crown from a composite ceramic material. Milling typically takes only a short amount of time, after which the finished crown is ready to be placed.
Because CEREC same day crowns are engineered with this level of precision, they can fit more accurately than crowns produced through a traditional lab process, while still offering durability, a natural look, and full function.
Reach Out to The Smile Architects
If a crown may be in your future, this technology could be worth exploring. Contact our Huntersville, NC, office at 704-875-1621 to learn more about the benefits of CEREC same day crowns and how our team can help restore your smile.