When a tooth sustains major damage, or develops decay too severe for a filling, then saving a tooth and preserving your smile means placing a dental crown. With CEREC technology, our team can create and place them in one visit, ensuring results that look natural. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about our same-day crowns.
When Teeth Need Repair
We often prescribe a dental crown for a tooth that sustains damage, such as fractures, chips, or major breakage. We could also help one worn down by teeth grinding. Placement could reshape malformed teeth to improve bite balance and ease jaw joint strain. We’ve used them to aid in the replacement of missing teeth too. One or two could be used to secure a dental bridge in place, and one could be placed to offer a lifelike restoration for a dental implant. We can employ same-day crowns to address a wide array of restorative and cosmetic concerns.
A Cosmetic Material
Our dental crowns will be created from ceramic. This durable material can absorb daily bite forces and pressures with ease, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and the restoration can remain in place for years to come. The material is also translucent like tooth enamel, and we can shade it to further ensure it blends seamlessly with your smile. The same material is also used in the creation of bridge sand dentures, as it is durable, lifelike, and long-lasting. We want you or your family members to smile without hesitation for years to come.
The CEREC Process
In the past, receiving one meant at least two visits. But we use a special CAD/CAM system known as CEREC to ensure we create and place them same-day. To begin, we will numb your tooth and then gently remove structure from it, making room for the finished restoration. We then gather detailed digital images, which we combine to create a 3D model. Once we design your restoration, we upload the information into an onsite milling machine, which then fabricates the finished product with precision and accuracy. Our team checks the fit and makes any necessary adjustments before we attach the restoration with a powerful bonding agent.
If you have any questions about how we replace missing teeth or repair damaged/decayed ones, then contact our team today to learn more about same-day dental crowns.
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT COSMETIC RESTORATIONS
We would like to help you enjoy durable repair that looks natural. If you would like to learn more about how we create and place cosmetic dental restorations, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
