Have you ever needed a dental crown but didn't have weeks to wait for it to be made and fitted? If so, you'll be happy to hear that we use leading-edge technology to create same-day dental crowns at our Bradenton, FL, dental office.
What Is a Dental Crown?
First things first—what are dental crowns? A dental crown is a ceramic "cap" that covers a damaged tooth to restore its strength and appearance. It's like a helmet for your tooth! Crowns are often used after a root canal or when a tooth is severely broken, cracked, or decayed.
Why Same-Day Dental Crowns?
Our new and exciting technology called PlanScan allows our dentist to make and fit your crown in a single appointment! No more waiting weeks for your crown to be made by an outside dental lab. We can complete the process with same-day dental crowns in just a few hours.
How Same-Day Crown Technology Works
First, we take impressions of the tooth using a digital scanner that does away with messy, goopy impressions. Then, using the PlanScan system, we create a 3-D virtual model of the tooth and design your crown using CAD/CAM technology.
We send the design to a machine that mills your crown out of a ceramic block, which takes about 15 minutes. Once the crown's ready, we make some final adjustments and bond your new crown to your tooth.
The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
For starters, same-day crowns are super convenient. There are no multiple trips to the dentist and no 2–3 week wait as with a lab-made crown. The process is also more comfortable because there are no uncomfortable impressions, and you don't have the hassle of dealing with a temporary crown.
Is a Same-Day Dental Crown Right for You?
There are some limitations with same-day in-office crowns, and they may not be right for everyone in every case. Our dentist will discuss these with you during your consultation so you can make an informed decision.
At Palms Dental, we're excited about this amazing technology and our ability to deliver same-day dental crowns for our Bradenton, FL, patients. If you need a dental crown, call us to schedule an appointment to see if a PlanScan crown is right for you!