At Sandia View Family Dental in Rio Rancho, NM, we understand that dental issues requiring a crown can be inconvenient and disrupt your busy life. That's why we're proud to offer state-of-the-art same-day dental crowns, allowing you to restore your smile's function and appearance in just a single visit! Dr. Chris and his team utilize advanced CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) technology, bringing speed, convenience, and exceptional quality to your restorative dental care.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Imagine walking into our Rio Rancho dental office with a damaged tooth and leaving the same day with a beautiful, custom-fitted crown. With CEREC technology, this is a reality! Dr. Chris can design, create, and place your permanent, high-quality ceramic crown right here in our office during a single appointment.
With same-day crowns, there's no need to endure the discomfort, inconvenience, and potential issues associated with temporary restorations that can be ill-fitting or prone to breakage. Plus, you won't need to schedule a second appointment, saving you valuable time and minimizing disruption to your schedule. Instead, you'll enjoy the immediate benefits of a fully restored tooth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again without delay.
How Do Same-Day Crowns Work?
Dr. Chris utilizes the following advanced steps to create your precision CEREC crown:
- Digital Impression: Instead of traditional messy impressions, we use a sophisticated intraoral scanner to take precise digital images of your prepared tooth. This comfortable and accurate method captures every detail needed for a perfect crown fit.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): The digital scan is then used with specialized CAD software to create a virtual 3D model of your new crown. Dr. Chris will meticulously design the crown, ensuring it matches the shape, size, and contours of your surrounding teeth for a natural and seamless blend.
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Once the design is finalized, the digital information is sent to our in-house milling unit. This advanced machine precisely crafts your custom crown from a high-quality block of durable ceramic.
- Customization and Placement: Dr. Chris will ensure the milled crown perfectly matches your natural tooth shade and make any necessary fine-tuning for optimal fit and aesthetics. Finally, the crown is securely bonded to your prepared tooth, providing a strong, long-lasting, and natural-looking restoration.
Our Premium Dental Crown Materials
While CEREC offers the incredible convenience of same-day restoration, Sandia View Family Dental also offers a selection of other premium crown materials to meet diverse needs and aesthetic preferences:
Porcelain Crowns: A popular choice, especially for front tooth repair, due to their exceptional stain resistance and ability to mimic the natural translucence of tooth enamel. Porcelain crowns provide a truly genuine look but may not be as hardwearing for molars that endure more chewing force.- Zirconia Crowns: This material offers a fantastic balance of realistic appearance and impressive durability. Zirconia is a strong ceramic material that can be shaded to match your natural teeth, providing a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing restoration for both front and back teeth.
- BruxZir Crowns: Specifically designed to withstand the forces of bruxism, or tooth grinding, BruxZir crowns are an excellent solution for patients who clench or grind their teeth. These zirconia-based crowns are incredibly hard-working and resistant to chipping and cracking. Importantly, advancements in BruxZir materials also make them a great aesthetic choice, offering a natural look despite their exceptional strength.
Porcelain Crowns: A popular choice, especially for front tooth repair, due to their exceptional stain resistance and ability to mimic the natural translucence of tooth enamel. Porcelain crowns provide a truly genuine look but may not be as hardwearing for molars that endure more chewing force.Restore Your Smile with Same-Day Dental Crowns
Whether you opt for the speed and convenience of a CEREC same-day crown or choose another high-quality material like porcelain, zirconia, or BruxZir, you can trust Dr. Chris to create the restorative solution that fits you best. At Sandia View Family Dental, our goal is to provide you with durable, natural-looking crowns that restore your smile's function and appearance. Contact Sandia View Family Dental today to learn more about our same-day crown options and discover how we can restore your smile!
