As you’d expect, you can get the gist of same-day dental crowns from their name. Dentists rely on cutting-edge technology to make these restorations in just one visit. As a result, you can avoid having to book two separate dental appointments. Still, there’s more to the crowns than their quick creation process. They happen to have other notable and worthwhile features. With that said, here are four of these traits from your local Burien dentist.
They Take Little Time to Place
Yes, same-day crowns are made in one dental visit. However, you might be surprised at the exact timeline for placement. Rather than an all-day affair, it only takes a few hours to place these prosthetics.
Given advanced tools, dentists can design and mill a same-day crown in two hours. That means the appointment involves minimal turnaround. Quite frankly, it won’t involve much shuffling of your schedule or a big break from work. You’ll get and enjoy the crown in the time needed to watch a movie.
They Use High-Grade Dental Porcelain
In light of the quick placement, you may think same-day crowns come at the cost of quality. The truth, though, is that they’re just as durable as standard crowns.
You see, these crowns use the same porcelain as lab-milled ones. This material can withstand the wear and tear borne by natural teeth. In other words, the final caps will let you chew and bite into food without worry. (Of course, they can still be damaged by actions that would harm regular teeth. You thus shouldn’t use them to crack nuts or crunch ice.)
They Fit Perfectly Due to CEREC Technology
Rest assured, one-day crowns aren’t one-size-fits-all. CEREC technology ensures that each is customized to fit perfectly with your bite.
Remember, these crowns are based on 3D models of your teeth. That’s why a dentist will use a scanner on your mouth before treatment. In doing so, they can view a full model to see how a crown will interact with nearby pearly whites. The dentist can then adjust the cap’s thickness or shape to fit just right.
They Cost the Same as Traditional Crowns
Although same-day crowns may sound expensive due to being cutting-edge, that’s not the case. In fact, they often cost about the same as the lab-milled kinds.
The price similarity stems from what same-day crowns eliminate. In particular, they don’t require that you wear a temporary crown or send impressions to a lab. The money that’d normally go to such things covers the cost of the same-day milling equipment. Therefore, the price of the two types of crowns is roughly equal.
In the end, same-day dental crowns have several worthy upsides. So, talk to your dental provider about whether they’d suit you.
About the Practice
Seahurst Smiles is based in Burien, WA. Led by Dr. Vincent Lam, our practice believes in providing high-quality dental care for all. In particular, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry tailored to your unique smile, as well as emergency oral care. Naturally, our office also carries CEREC same-day dental crowns! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (206)-242-4477.