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4 Advantages of Same Day Crowns

When a tooth becomes damaged and is in need of replacement, same day crowns can be a great alternative to the traditional methods. A crown is the treatment of choice for a tooth damaged by an abscess due to an infected root, or to repair a cracked or broken tooth. The alternative is to have the tooth extracted, which can leave gaps in a patient’s smile. Dentists and patients therefore typically prefer to save a tooth when possible.

Benefits of using same day crowns

There are definite advantages to choosing crowns that can be placed in a single visit. Understanding these benefits can help patients make a choice that works well for them. The following information may prove helpful in making this decision.

1. Immediate improvement

When a tooth is cracked or broken, it will be cleaned of decay and shaped into a post to attach the crown to. With traditional crowns, a mold is taken before the original tooth is removed and another of the post itself so that a permanent crown can be created in a lab. A temporary crown is fitted and worn until the porcelain crown is finished, requiring a follow-up visit. A same day crown is created in a special machine and is glued in place at the first appointment with no need for a temporary crown or later visits.

2. Savings of time and money

With the standard type, it can take as many as four visits to complete a crown placement. Because they require fewer visits to build and put in place, same day crowns can be a more cost-effective solution. Eliminating the need for a temporary crown can further cut expenses. Fewer visits also mean less time taken away from a busy life for repeated visits spent sitting a dentist’s chair.

3. Strength and a natural appearance

Same day crowns are made of a strong and durable material, a porcelain that is color-matched to the surrounding natural teeth. Created in a special on-site machine, the replacement tooth has a smooth finish and fits naturally into place and snugly against the gum, creating the look of a natural tooth. The finish on these crowns is just as smooth and polished as the traditional type and has all of the natural chewing surface features, including ridges and grooves.

4. Better fit

A temporary crown is not made with the same exactness as a permanent crown and the cement used is not as strong. If the fit is off, even a little, the temporary one can fall off or even cause movement that could break the post off. There may also be areas that sit high, preventing a comfortable bite or causing chewing problems. Crowns created and seated in one visit still have all of the fine-tuning of any permanent crown and so should be sound and have a more comfortable fit.

Conclusion

For many patients, same day crowns are a good choice. The procedure can save time and money, restore the ability to chew properly and give a boost to a patient’s self-confidence.

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