Hearing that they need a dental crown can dredge up bad memories for some patients of waiting weeks for the dental lab to finish their restoration. Maybe they had a troublesome temporary crown that wouldn't stay put while they were waiting. Maybe the impressions for the crown and its temporary version caused gagging or discomfort.
Well, we have good news for you! Those days are gone. With CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) technology, we can design and fabricate a high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing dental crown for you in about 90 minutes while you wait. That means you'll leave your appointment the same day with a fully functioning crown that restores your tooth and complements your smile.
Understanding Same-Day Crowns in Rockville, MD
How are same-day crowns accomplished? We're glad you asked!
You'll be excited to know that CAD?CAM technology has eliminated the need for the messy, uncomfortable impressions we used in the past to make dental crowns. Instead, we capture a 3-D image of your tooth that our dentists use to design your crown.
Their exact specifications are sent to our in-house milling machine, which uses high-quality ceramic porcelain to create your new restoration. The crown is fabricated in minutes while you wait, and our dentists can then fit it to your smile and make any needed adjustments to your bite to ensure proper function.
And then, you're done! No more waiting for weeks for your new tooth. You can leave our Rockville dental office and start enjoying your new tooth and restored smile!
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
Our dentists may suggest a crown for your tooth in these situations:
- To cover a severely decayed, damaged, or broken tooth
- To strengthen a tooth that's had a root canal
- To replace a large, broken-down filling
- To top a dental implant
Contact your team at Gladnick Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at (202) 972-6835 for more information about same-day dental crowns.
