CEREC crowns offer a range of benefits that make them an exceptional choice for restoring damaged teeth. This innovative technology provides an efficient and convenient solution, eliminating the need for messy impressions, temporary crowns, and extended waiting periods. In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist talks about the advantages of these custom crowns and touches on when a dental crown becomes a necessary treatment option.
No Messy Impressions
Bid farewell to the discomfort and inconvenience of messy dental impressions! Traditional crown placements require patients to have a putty-like substance placed in their mouths to create molds of the damaged teeth. This process can induce a gag reflex and prolong the overall treatment. However, CEREC technology employs digital scans, creating highly accurate 3D images of the damaged teeth. This not only eradicates the need for messy impressions but also offers a more comfortable and efficient experience. The precision of the digital scan guarantees a perfect fit, resulting in crowns that look and feel incredibly natural.
Elimination of Temporary Crowns
Temporary crowns, often used in traditional crown placement procedures, can be both uncomfortable and ugly. Since they are just temporary, they are typically made from weak materials and may not provide adequate protection to the underlying tooth during the waiting period. CEREC crowns bypass the need for temporary solutions entirely since they are made on the same day. By utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology, dentists can create customized ceramic crowns that perfectly match the size, shape, and color of a patient’s natural teeth. The result is a durable and visually pleasing permanent crown that can be placed on the same day, saving patients from the inconvenience of temporary restorations.
Same-Day Placement
Traditional crown procedures often involve multiple visits, with patients enduring weeks with a temporary crown before receiving a permanent one. With CEREC technology, the entire process is completed in a single dental visit. Once the digital impression is taken, the 3D image is sent to an in-office milling machine which fabricates the custom crown from a block of ceramic. After the milling process, the permanent crown is meticulously bonded to the tooth, allowing patients to leave the dental office with a fully restored tooth on the same day.
When is a Dental Crown Necessary?
When too much of your natural tooth has been damaged, it needs reinforcement to keep it from breaking. Commonly, teeth with significant decay, fractures, or excessive wear need to be capped. Additionally, crowns are indispensable after root canal therapy since the tooth becomes brittle once the live part is removed. They can also be recommended for covering dental implants or improving the appearance of misshapen or discolored teeth. At your examination, the dentist will evaluate your specific condition and determine if a dental crown is the most suitable course of action to restore and preserve your oral health.
Schedule Your Crown Today!
If you are ready to restore your tooth, CEREC technology offers comfort, durability, and precision. With esthetically pleasing results they are an easy choice for our patients. Reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567 to start your journey to an even and healthy smile.
