CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns – Manchester, NH
Delivering Your Dental Crown Quickly
Maybe you think the dental crown treatment process is just too long. Fair enough – waiting days or weeks for your tooth's cap can sound frustrating. With that said, you could get CEREC same-day dental crowns at our Manchester office instead. These kinds can be made and placed in just one visit, greatly streamlining your dental work. Learn more about them by reading below, or consider scheduling an appointment with us soon!
What are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that can be used to address all kinds of oral health issues. Our team can attach a crown to a tooth that has been significantly damaged or weakened, thus protecting and strengthening it.
The dental crowns provided at Webster Dental Associates of Manchester are made from all ceramic materials. This makes them both durable and natural-looking; you will be able to show off your smile with confidence without having to worry about people noticing your dental work.
One thing that’s notable about dental crowns is that they can be used in many different situations. You may be eligible for a crown if:
- You have a badly decayed tooth.
- You have a fractured tooth.
- You have just had a root canal treatment performed.
- You are getting a dental bridge. (Two crowns can anchor the bridge to your natural teeth.)
- You are replacing a single tooth with a dental implant.
The Process of Getting a CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown
Dentists prep teeth for same-day crowns as they would for regular kinds. In other words, they remove some of the treated tooth's enamel to ensure the crown fits well. (Most will apply local anesthetic beforehand to prevent pain.)
Every step of a CEREC crown’s creation is performed in-house. For starters, our team will make a 3D model of the prepped tooth by taking digital impressions. We’ll then send this model to our milling machine, which will craft a crown from ceramic to match your tooth’s size, shape, and color. The crafting takes about an hour and leads to a fully customized cap that fits your treatment site’s contours.
Once your CEREC same-day crown is finished, you’ll try it on to ensure it fits well. Our team will also (as needed) make some last-minute adjustments to the cap. Your crown will then be seated over your tooth, and you’ll be ready to go!
The Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
Compared to traditional ones, CEREC same-day dental crowns offer many unique perks. These include:
- Lifelike Results – CEREC same-day crowns use tooth-colored ceramic, so they blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
- Faster Treatment – Unlike regular dental crowns, those made with CEREC can be placed in one visit. That means you could skip several weeks of waiting!
- No Temporary Crowns – While temporary crowns can be irritating, CEREC lets you avoid needing them.
- Less Mess – Dental impressions for a regular crown often require that you bite down on messy putty. Thankfully, CEREC uses 100% digital impressions that are comfier and more precise.
- Better Oral Health – Traditional dental crowns can feature metals like gold, nickel, or mercury. Meanwhile, CEREC crowns are wholly metal-free and avoid the risks of mercury exposure.
CEREC FAQs
How long will a CEREC crown last?
CEREC same-day crowns in Manchester can last more than a decade as long as you remain committed to taking proper care of your smile. Although metal crowns are known to be highly durable, CEREC restorations offer optimal protection, aesthetics, and stability, making them a reliable and long-lasting form of treatment.
How you care for your CEREC crown(s) will ultimately determine how long they will last, so you’ll need to adopt good oral hygiene habits, continue to see our talented team twice a year for dental checkups and cleanings, and avoid harmful lifestyle practices, like eating ice or biting your fingernails.
Is CEREC a safe option?
There is no reason to be concerned when receiving CEREC same-day crowns. These restorations are completely safe, as long as you choose a skilled dentist who understands the process and how to complete it. Superior training and hands-on experience ensure that the placement of this protective restoration is ideal.
Also, CEREC crowns are often made from biocompatible materials, so they prove to be healthier for you in the long run, as opposed to traditional metal that can expand, cause sensitivity, and be highly visible.
Does it hurt to receive a CEREC crown?
There is no need to be concerned about feeling any pain during the CEREC creation and placement process. You can expect us to administer minimal local anesthesia to numb your mouth so that you do not feel any discomfort while our team is preparing your tooth.
After the procedure is complete, you may feel slight sensitivity or soreness in the following days, but this will subside quickly. You can also manage any discomfort with over-the-counter pain relievers, but do not expect this problem to last long. If it persists or does not lighten up over time, make sure to call our office right away.
How long does the process take to receive a CEREC crown?
If you and your dentist decide to move ahead with CEREC dental crowns in Manchester, you’ll likely need to prepare to spend 1-2 hours in your dentist’s office. The reason is that we’ll not only need to prep your tooth, but we’ll also need to remove a small portion of tooth enamel to ensure an ideal fit.
Also, impressions are taken of your smile before the 3D model is adjusted and ready for fabrication. While you wait, the in-house milling unit will create a new crown so that it can be positioned and secured in place before you leave.