CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns – Bettendorf, IA
Custom-made Crowns in a Single Visit
While traditional dental crowns work well, they do have a slight catch: Getting them takes weeks at a time and forces most patients to wait longer than they’d like. Our team takes this drawback quite seriously, so Pleasant Valley Dentistry offers CEREC same-day crowns here in Bettendorf. Unlike the “standard” kinds, these caps are made and placed in a single, short appointment. To learn more about them, simply keep reading or book a consultation today!
Why Choose Pleasant Valley Dentistry for CEREC Same-Day Crowns?
- Custom-made to Suit Every Patient
- All-Porcelain Crowns Look Great & Last for Decades
- Appointments Always Start on Time
What are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
Like regular ones, CEREC same-day dental crowns protect decayed (and damaged) teeth, hide smile flaws, and so on. Their main difference is that they’re made with CEREC technology.
CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” Per that phrasing, CEREC software lets dentists personally make and place dental crowns in one visit. It thus allows you to skip the hassle of a temporary crown; you needn’t wait on an outside lab to craft your cap. On the contrary, you can conveniently get a crown the same day your treatment starts.
The Process of Getting a CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown
To prepare your tooth for a CEREC crown, dentists do what they would for regular “crown prep.” They remove some of the treatment site’s enamel to ensure the final cap fits well. (Of course, they apply an anesthetic before the removal to prevent pain.)
It’s in the CEREC crown’s creation that treatment really stands out. For this process, our team makes a 3D model of your tooth by taking digital impressions. We then send the model to our milling machine, which crafts a quality crown from porcelain to match your tooth’s shape, size, and color. Such crafting takes roughly an hour and leads to a fully customized cap, which should fit your smile’s contours.
We’ll confirm your CEREC crown fits well once it’s fully created. At the same time, we’ll make last-minute adjustments to the restoration so that it provides ideal results. Our team will then seat the crown and send you on your way!
The Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
CEREC-made crowns offer benefits that regular ones can’t match. Indeed, such perks include:
- A Gorgeous Grin – Because they use tooth-colored porcelain, CEREC same-day crowns blend seamlessly with your smile.
- Faster Treatment – Since CEREC same-day crowns are made “in-office,” they’re placed in just one visit. They’ll thus let you skip weeks of waiting!
- No Temporary Crowns – Thanks to their fast creation, CEREC crowns don’t require patients to use temporary crowns.
- A Healthier Smile – While “normal” dental crowns sometimes use gold, nickel, or mercury, CEREC kinds are metal-free and won’t expose you to mercury.
- No Mess – CEREC uses 100% digital impressions, which are comfier and more precise than gooey putty.