Same-day dental crowns can be a practical solution for busy patients who want to avoid multiple appointments and the hassle of wearing temporary crowns. In this article, we’ll explore the cutting-edge technology that makes same-day crowns possible and learn what to expect if you choose this option for tooth restoration.

What is a Same Day Dental Crown?

Same-day crowns, also known as CEREC crowns, are custom-made by your dentist in-office while you wait. Unlike traditional crowns, which require impressions of the prepared teeth, same-day crowns use intraoral scanning technology to create a digital model of your teeth. This allows your dentist to design the crown through a special software program and “send it” to a milling machine, which cuts the final product out of a solid block of ceramic material.

The advantages of same-day crowns include time-saving convenience, a precision fit, and lifelike aesthetics. They also eliminate the need for temporary crowns, which can be uncomfortable and lead to problems with eating and drinking.

The same-day crown method uses a ceramic material such as zirconia to create a durable, stain-resistant restoration that blends seamlessly with your smile. This material is also biocompatible, meaning it won’t trigger an allergic reaction in your body. In addition to ceramic materials, same-day crowns can also be fabricated from metal alloys like titanium and nickel-chromium. However, this limits the number of materials from which your dentist can choose for the best fit in your mouth.