CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns – Waverly, NE
Rebuild Your Teeth on Your Schedule
Wondering what happens when a tooth becomes badly decayed or broken? The short answer is that it needs to be capped with a dental crown; otherwise, you might have to replace it later. While this process once involved temporary restorations and multiple visits, that’s no longer the case thanks to CEREC technology! With it, our team at Amberly Dental can restore the look, health, and strength of your tooth in just one appointment. If you are interested in learning more, contact our Waverly dental team or read on!
Why Choose Amberly Dental for CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
- Custom-made dental crowns in just one hour
- Restorations fabricated using 100% white dental porcelain
- Quality matches any lab-made crown
What are CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns?
As we mentioned above, using a traditional dental crown to restore a tooth and preserve the root underneath took at least two visits to the dentist in the past. At the first visit, the dentist would prepare the tooth and then take an impression, which would be sent to a dental laboratory. While the lab fabricated the permanent crown, the patient would wear a temporary crown to protect the tooth. Once the permanent crown arrived back in the dentist’s office, the patient would return to have it cemented or adhesively bonded into place. With CEREC technology, we can create and place dental crowns in a single visit instead!
The Process of Getting a CEREC Same-Day Dental Crown
The entire process will begin with Dr. Vacek taking a 3D image of the tooth he’ll be restoring. That image will then be fed to our CEREC machine, which will get to work right away milling your new crown. When it’s finished, Dr. Vacek will permanently attach your crown over your damaged or decayed tooth. That’s all there is to it! When you leave our Waverly dental office, you can walk out feeling more confident and healthy than when you came in.
The Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
Here are a few of the many benefits that come with CEREC crowns:
- Crafted from high-quality dental porcelain – Using only the best materials ensures that your restoration will effectively protect both the root and crown of your tooth. This is crucial because, as goes the fate of one, so goes the fate of the other. Preserving both of them is very important to having a healthy smile!
- Less time in the treatment chair – Thanks to CEREC technology, our Waverly dental patients walk away with a custom-made dental crown after just one appointment. In fact, it takes about one hour to produce a fully customized crown. All you have to do is relax while our machine mills your new restoration.
- Results that look and feel natural – Now, dental crowns are available in a wide range of shades. Plus, they are custom-made for each patient, ensuring they won’t protrude unnaturally. In short, the final result will be a restoration that is lifelike in both look and feel.
If you are ready to take the next step toward your healthiest, happiest smile, visit our Waverly, NE dental office! We provide patients with quality family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Plus, we’re happy to welcome patients from Lincoln, as well as Greenwood, Davey, Ashland, Ceresco, and the surrounding areas.
CEREC FAQs
How durable are CEREC crowns?
When comparing porcelain CEREC crowns to those crafted from ceramic or porcelain in a lab, you can expect them to be just as durable, offering a similar amount of protection and strength. Porcelain is known to be a preferred material not only because it can stand up to daily wear and tear but also because it mimics the natural look of tooth enamel. As long as you commit to taking proper care of your CEREC crown, you can expect it to last 10-15 years. This means you should avoid smoking, eating hard foods and ice, practice good oral hygiene at home, and give up smoking.
Are there dietary restrictions with a same-day crown?
Most of the dietary restrictions that come with dental crowns in Waverly are usually put in place while you are required to wear a temporary crown between appointments. Fortunately, CEREC doesn’t require this step. Since you will receive your final restoration during your appointment, you don’t have to worry about food being an issue.
Instead, you will be able to eat the foods you love knowing that your crown will hold up. However, this kind of restoration isn’t indestructible. You will still need proper mouth protection if you play sports or grind your teeth at night.
Who is eligible to receive a same-day crown?
If you are cleared to receive a lab-created dental crown, you can consider yourself eligible for a CEREC same-day restoration. This means that if you have any of the following issues, there’s a good chance our team at Amberly Dental will recommend you for a CEREC crown:
- You have a cracked tooth that cannot adequately support itself
- You have a misshapen tooth
- Your dental filling is causing damage to your tooth
- You have severe tooth discoloration
- You have sustained serious facial trauma, causing significant damage to your tooth
Can a CEREC crown be whitened?
No, CEREC dental crowns cannot be whitened, as they are not made of porous material. This means the whitening agent cannot penetrate and target stains like it can with natural teeth. Porcelain already looks similar to regular tooth enamel, so if you want it to appear whiter and more radiant, you will need to discuss possible teeth whitening beforehand. This will ensure your CEREC crown matches the brighter shade.