At All About Smiles, we offer same-day crowns with CEREC. And if you’re looking to replace an old crown or get a new crown, you may be wondering what the differences are between CEREC and traditional, lab-made dental crowns. Read on for more details, or get in touch with All About Smiles now to schedule your CEREC appointment in McMinnville.
Same-Day Crowns Offer A More Convenient Treatment Experience
The biggest difference between same-day CEREC crowns and traditional, lab-made crowns is the speed of the treatment process. Traditional crowns take at least two appointments, over a period of 2-3 weeks or longer. At your first appointment, your dentist will clean and prep your tooth, trim it, then take impressions of your tooth.
These impressions are sent to the dental lab that will make your crown, and you’ll be sent home with a temporary crown to protect your tooth. It will take a few weeks for the lab to make your tooth and send it back to your dentist. Once it arrives, you’ll go back for another appointment to have your temporary crown removed, and your permanent crown will be attached.
But with same-day CEREC crowns, you can get a new crown in just a single, 1-2 hour appointment at All About Smiles. Dr. Frances Golly will clean and numb your mouth, then trim your tooth and scan it with a special 3D scanner. Then, she’ll upload a 3D image of your tooth into a CEREC machine. This machine will trim your crown out of a block of solid porcelain in just a few minutes. Then, Dr. Golly will attach the crown to your tooth, and send you home with a brand-new smile.
Both Types Of Crowns Are Comparable In Price
You may be wondering if CEREC crowns are more expensive than traditional, lab-made crowns. And the answer is “no.” The cost of a dental crown will vary depending on the tooth being treated and some other factors. But in most cases, traditional crowns and CEREC crowns are comparable in price. And, in some cases, getting a same-day crown can actually be cheaper, compared to choose a lab-made crown.
Traditional Crowns Are More Detailed Than Same-Day Crowns
Same-day crowns sure sound great! But do they have any drawbacks? For the most part, the answer is “no.” They last just as long as traditional crowns and protect your tooth very effectively, and CEREC offers a much faster and more convenient treatment process.
But lab-made crowns do have an edge when it comes to detail. Lab-made crowns are created by lab technicians who can use multiple layers of porcelain and add lifelike surface features to the crown, which makes it look a bit more realistic, compared to a CEREC crown.
CEREC crowns are made of very lifelike porcelain, and are matched to your existing teeth for a seamless look. This means that they still offer fantastic results, but traditional crowns still have a slight edge when it comes to aesthetics.
Come To All About Smiles For CEREC Same-Day Crowns In McMinnville
With same-day CEREC crowns in McMinnville from Dr. Golly at All About Smiles, you don’t have to wait around to restore your smile. We offer expert CEREC treatment, and can restore your smile in just one quick appointment. Ready to get started, or learn more? Contact us online or give us a call at (509) 954-7526 to schedule your consultation today.
