Same-Day Crowns - Miami, FL
Restore your tooth without a temporary crown
About Same-Day Crowns
A dental crown is a customized restoration that covers the visible portion of a damaged, weakened or heavily restored tooth. It can restore the tooth's shape, support its remaining structure and protect it from additional damage.
Traditional crowns are generally created by an outside dental laboratory. Patients typically wear a temporary crown while waiting for the final restoration.
Same-day crowns use digital impressions, CAD/CAM design software and in-office milling technology. Dr. Lopez can prepare the tooth, design the crown, mill it from a ceramic block and complete the final placement during one appointment in many cases.
Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
One-Visit Treatment
Many patients can receive their final crown during one appointment, eliminating a separate placement visit.
No Temporary Crown
Qualifying patients do not need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a dental laboratory.
Comfortable Digital Impressions
An intraoral scanner captures a detailed 3D model of the prepared tooth, avoiding traditional trays and impression material.
Customized Digital Design
CAD/CAM software allows Dr. Lopez to design the crown around the tooth, contacts, gumline and opposing bite.
Natural-Looking Materials
Tooth-colored ceramic materials are selected and shaped to coordinate with the surrounding teeth.
Efficient In-Office Milling
The crown is milled in the office using glidewell.io™ and fastmill.io™ technology without sending it to an outside laboratory.
What to Expect
Your step-by-step guide to same-day crowns at Jennifer Lopez Dental.
Examination and Treatment Planning
Dr. Lopez examines the tooth, reviews digital images and determines whether a same-day ceramic crown or a laboratory-made restoration is better suited to your needs.
Tooth Preparation and Digital Scan
The area is numbed, damaged or decayed tooth structure is removed, and the remaining tooth is shaped to support the crown. An intraoral scanner captures a detailed digital model.
Digital Crown Design
Dr. Lopez uses CAD/CAM software to design the restoration around your tooth, bite and neighboring contacts. The crown's shape and contours can be adjusted before it is created.
In-Office Milling
The fastmill.io system mills the restoration from a ceramic block selected for the tooth and treatment needs. The crown is then finished and prepared for evaluation.
Try-In and Final Placement
Dr. Lopez checks the crown's fit, contacts, appearance and bite. After any necessary adjustments, the restoration is bonded to the tooth and polished.
Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Day Crowns
Are same-day crowns as strong as traditional crowns?
Same-day and laboratory-made crowns can both use durable ceramic materials. The best option depends on the tooth's location, remaining structure, bite and cosmetic requirements. Dr. Lopez will recommend the material and process suited to your needs.
How long does a same-day crown last?
A crown's lifespan depends on oral hygiene, bite forces, diet, grinding habits and routine dental care. Brushing, flossing, regular examinations and a nightguard when recommended can help protect the restoration.
Does getting a same-day crown hurt?
Local anesthesia is used during tooth preparation to help keep you comfortable. Digital scanning avoids traditional impression trays, and the practice offers blankets, essential oils and headphones for additional comfort. Temporary sensitivity or gum tenderness may occur after treatment but generally improves as the area settles.
How long will my appointment take?
Appointment length varies based on the tooth and complexity of the restoration. Time is needed to prepare and scan the tooth, design and mill the crown, make adjustments and complete the final bonding.
Can a metal crown be replaced with a same-day ceramic crown?
In many cases, an older metal crown can be replaced with a ceramic restoration. Dr. Lopez must first evaluate the tooth, available space, bite and remaining structure to determine whether a same-day crown is appropriate.
Will insurance cover a same-day crown?
Coverage varies by insurance plan and the reason the crown is needed. Our team can review available benefit information and provide an estimate, but your insurance company makes the final coverage decision.
Interested in Same-Day Crowns?
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Take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile. Dr. Lopez and our Miami team will walk you through your same-day crowns options, answer your questions, and help you make the best decision for your oral health. Call (305) 227-1213 or request an appointment online.
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