CEREC Same Day Crowns – Lansing, MI
See a Fully Restored Smile in Just One Visit
At Healthy Smiles Dental Care of Lansing, our team understands the struggle that comes with waiting for a customized restoration. Wearing temporary crowns can be bothersome and often frustrating, especially since there are many instructions one must follow to avoid accidental damage or irritation. This is why we offer an alternative solution – CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Lansing. As a quicker and more effective way to restore smiles, these restorations are created in a single visit while patients wait. If this sounds like something you might be interested in learning more about, give our office a call today.
What Are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
When choosing to have a CEREC Same-Day dental crown put into place, you will receive a restoration that is custom-made in-house by an innovative milling device. Standing for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, CEREC relies on CAD/CAM technology to scan the tooth and produce a digital image on a chairside monitor. Instead of using cold, messy dental putty, you can enjoy a more comfortable approach that leads to natural, beautiful results.
The Process of Getting CEREC Same-Day Crowns
To receive a CEREC same-day dental crown, we will begin by cleaning the tooth and removing any decayed or damaged areas. When finished, we will capture a digital impression of the tooth, allowing a three-dimensional model to be generated on a nearby screen. CAD/CAM technology will make it possible for our team to manipulate the image and make sure that the new crown will match and fit correctly.
Once the image is ready, we will send it to our in-office milling unit. This unique device uses a single block of porcelain to craft your customized crown. While you wait, your new restoration will be fabricated based on the specifications sent to the machine.
After it is finished, you will wait for a member of our team to give it a final review and polish before putting it into place. Using a high-grade bonding agent, the crown will be affixed over the tooth so that it offers maximum protection.
Benefits of CEREC Vs. Traditional Crowns
There are many advantages to choosing a CEREC crown over a traditional one, some of which include:
- Convenience – Instead of waiting weeks for a customized crown, you can expect to receive your new restoration the same day!
- No Temporary Needed – While traditional dental crowns require that you wear a temporary one during the weeks that you are waiting for your final restoration, CEREC eliminates this step altogether because of the fast creation process.
- Optimal Personalization – Your CEREC crown will look just the way you want it to, as your dentist will make notes of the shade, size, and shape while you remain in the chair.
- Cost – CEREC crowns eliminate the need for multiple dental appointments, which can help to reduce the overall cost of treatment.