What to know about getting a one-visit crown
A one-visit crown, also called a same-day crown, uses advanced technology like CEREC or similar systems to complete the entire process. From preparation to permanent placement of the crown can happen in a single dental appointment at your scarborough dentists, it typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. This method eliminates the need for a temporary crown and provides a durable, natural looking restoration quickly.
The one-visit process
- Preparation: A dentist will numb the area and prepare the tooth by cleaning out decay and shaping it to make room for the crown.
- Digital impression: A special camera takes a 3D digital scan of your tooth, which replaces messy, traditional molds.
- Design and creation: The scan is used to design the crown on a computer. A milling machine then crafts the permanent crown from a solid block of ceramic or other material right in the office.
- Placement: The dentist will check the fit, make necessary adjustments, and then permanently bond the new crown to your tooth.
Key benefits
- No temporary crown: You leave with the final. permanent crown, avoiding the need for a temporary one that can be fragile or fall off.
- Time-saving: The entire process is completed in a single visit, which can take about 2 to 4 hours.
- Convenient: You only need to schedule one appointment instead of multiple visits over several weeks.
- Efficient: If you need a root canal, the root canal and crown can often be completed on the same day.
At the Smile Team, we provide our clients with the best treatment options for them so book a consultation with Dr. Abid Hidayat today. We are open Mondays to Saturdays and speak GUJARATI, HINDI, URDU, TAGALOG and ARABIC. You can reach our family dental care office in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, by calling 416-546-5599.