Same Day Crowns

When you need dental crowns, come to Gray Duck Dentistry. We offer the highest quality dental crowns for our new and existing clients, including the latest technology, same day crowns. When convenience and timeliness are a priority, same day crowns in Fulton, MO are the answer. Learn more about why same day crowns are so popular, and why you should consider them if your dentist recommends a dental crown.

What Patients Should Know About Same Day Dental Crowns

Same day crowns represent a significant improvement in dental crowns. The main benefit is the ability of a dental patient to be fitted with their new crown on the same day as their visit. Rather than waiting weeks for a new dental crown to come back from a faraway dental lab, the dentist provides a new, custom-made dental crown in one visit.

Who Benefits Most From Same Day Crowns?

The person who benefits most from same day crowns is the patient. Same day crowns are perfect for anyone with a busy schedule or with lots of demands on their time, such as entrepreneurs, parents, professionals, or anyone else who wants a fast and effective solution to their dental problems. Same day crowns are also ideal for dental patients who have a dental emergency where a crown is the obvious solution, but who cannot wait for a custom crown to be made in an off-site dental lab.

Benefits of Same Day Crowns

Since same day crowns first became available, they have been an exceedingly popular choice. It doesn’t take much imagination to understand why, given the long list of benefits that they offer:

Convenience

One of the main benefits of same day crowns is their convenience. Rather than waiting a long period of time for a dental crown, the entire procedure can be completed in just one dental visit. This not only eliminates the need to wait, but it eliminates the need for the patient to rearrange their schedule in order to return for multiple visits.

Precision and Fit

Thanks to the use of CAD/CAM technology, same day crowns offer unprecedented precision and fit. This amounts to fewer complications with the finished crown when it’s first fitted and in the future.

Aesthetic Appeal

Same day crowns are manufactured from high-quality ceramic materials. Carefully tinted to match the natural color of their teeth, these crowns look just about as genuine as they possibly could, providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing result.

Durability

When a patient gets same day crowns in Fulton, MO at Gray Duck Dentistry, they expect to get a quality crown that stands up to wear and tear. Same day crowns are strong and durable, capable of withstanding normal biting and chewing forces.

The Procedure

Getting Same day crowns at Gray Duck Dentistry is simple and straightforward, thanks to our latest technology and professional staff. When you come in for same day crowns, you can expect the following procedure. Note that details of the procedure might vary, depending on individual patient circumstances.

Digital Impression Taken

The first step involves taking digital impressions of the treatment area, including the tooth that is to receive the crown. With a digital impression, there’s no need for the patient to bite down on a hard bit of plastic or to awkwardly hold their jaw in a certain position. This step is non-invasive, pain-free and fairly fast. Plus, the digital impression will provide much more detail than previous digital imaging tools, such as X-rays. After the impression is taken, the patient can relax while the next steps are done by the dentist and staff.

Creating the Design

After the instantaneous digital impression is finished, the dentist uses patented software to design the perfectly shaped crown, based on the digital impression. The design is custom-made to fit perfectly with the patient’s bite and adjacent teeth, so when the final crown is ready, it will fit like a glove.

Milling

After the digital design phase is complete, it’s time to make the physical object. The dentist sends the finished design to the milling machine, which is located in the dentist’s office. While the patient waits, the same day dental crown is fabricated from ceramic material. It’s finished in about 20 minutes or so.

Placement

After milling is complete, the dentist will examine the finished product. The patient will be called back in from the waiting area for placement, at which time the dentist will make any last minute necessary adjustments. Once the crown is finished, it will be permanently bonded to the tooth with special dental adhesive.

How Long do Same Day Crowns Last?

Same day crowns can last as long as traditional dental crowns. Of course, the patient must conduct good oral hygiene and have routine dental checkups in the future for the best possible results.

Thanks to advanced technology, same day dental crowns provide a precise fit, excellent aesthetics, and durability, all within a single dental visit. If you are in need of a dental crown and value your time, contact your Fulton, MO dentist at Gray Duck Dentistry today!