CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns – Fort Worth

Receive Your Final Restoration on the Same Day!

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Tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the entire body, but it can still become damaged in a variety of ways. Fortunately, having a compromised tooth doesn’t mean that you need to prepare to say goodbye to it. A CEREC same-day dental crown can be used to build up and protect your tooth. The best part is that this procedure can be completed in a single appointment. Read on to learn more about CEREC crowns. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Why Choose Karen Neil Fort Worth Dentistry for CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?

  • Completed in a Single Appointment
  • Customized for Natural Appearance
  • We Welcome Dental Insurance

What Are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?

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Same-day dental crowns are customized dental restorations that are made using computer-aided design and manufacturing. They allow us to design and create your custom dental crown without needing to send your impressions to a dental laboratory and wait multiple weeks for the final restoration to be complete. Instead, they are made right here in our office.

The goal of your same-day dental crown is the same as the traditional crown that you are familiar with. They are used to protect teeth that are weak, damaged, or decayed. Unlike traditional dental crowns that require two separate appointments, CEREC crowns are made and placed on the same day.

The Process of Getting a CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown

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The first step when getting a CEREC crown is for Dr. Neil to remove a small amount of enamel from the damaged tooth. Most of the time, this is completed with a local anesthetic to numb any possible discomfort. Then, she will take digital impressions to generate a 3D model of your tooth. This is sent from the computer to our in-office milling machine. After about an hour, the machine crafts a crown from tooth-colored dental material. This is completely personalized to match the size, shape, and color of your natural tooth. Lastly, she will place your crown and make any necessary adjustments. Once everything looks and feels great, you will be sent on your way.

The Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns

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CEREC crowns allow for several additional benefits when compared to traditional crowns. Here are some of the most prominent ones:

  • Convenient: You only need to attend a single appointment rather than two.
  • No Temporary Crown: When receiving a traditional crown, you need to wear a temporary one for a couple of weeks. This isn’t as comfortable as your final restoration and lacks durability. CEREC crowns don’t require a temporary crown.
  • Cost: Many people assume that same-day dental crowns are more costly than traditional ones, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Same-day dental crowns are often comparable in price to traditional crowns when it comes to cost.