Prescott Same-Day CEREC Crowns and All-Porcelain Crowns
Prescott Dental Arts offers CEREC™ and all-porcelain crowns for your family in Prescott, Arizona
Dental crowns are one of the most popular restorations used in dentistry. Dental crowns restore teeth that are broken or cracked, worn down, have severe decay, or have other issues that may be too big to be corrected with a filling. When too much tooth structure is lost, a crown is the best option, because it covers the entire tooth and supports it. Throughout the years the material dental crowns have been fabricated from has improved making them more natural looking and giving each patient more options to choose from.
Traditional crowns were made out of all gold or a layer of porcelain fused to a metal under structure called PFMs. These traditional crowns were extremely strong and durable but were very noticeable in the mouth because they weren’t natural looking. With the creation of Cerec crowns and all-porcelain crowns, a person’s smile can look more natural even with the placement of crowns.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Traditionally when a patient needed a crown they would have to wait weeks for the process to be completed. If there were any problems when the crown was delivered, the crown would have to be sent back to the lab and the patient would wait an additional week to have their crown cemented. The whole process was time consuming and the patient was stuck wearing a temporary crown for 2-3 weeks.
Fortunately, technology has caught up with dental crowns, and our patients in Prescott, Arizona can enjoy CEREC™, same-day crowns.
Cerec same-day crowns are a great option for a patient because they are completed with one appointment with CEREC™ technology. Prescott Dental Arts can create a perfect fitting, natural looking, permanent crown in just a few minutes. At the appointment the patient is made comfortable with local anesthetic. Once the patient is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth removing any decay or cracks, providing a healthy structure for the crown to be bonded to. When the dentist is done prepping the tooth, the Cerec crown is then created in the office with the use of computer-aided design technology.
The computer produces a crown out of a block of resin composite or porcelain. Once the crown fabrication is completed, the dentist tries in the crown to make sure the bite and fit are accurate. If everything fits and feels good the dentist bonds the cerec crown to the patient’s natural tooth. The procedure is extremely fast and accurate cutting the crown process down from 2-3 weeks to about 90 minutes.
All-Porcelain Crowns
All porcelain crowns are more beneficial than traditional crowns because they are white, translucent, and more natural looking. All-porcelain crowns are also bonded to a person’s tooth and feel and function like a natural tooth. Because all-porcelain crowns are so natural looking they can be used cosmetically as well as restore broken or decayed teeth. If a person is not happy with the shape or color of their natural teeth, an all-porcelain crown can be used to improve the look of their smile.
All-porcelain crowns are also very durable and can last several years if properly cared for. Like traditional crowns, all-porcelain crowns are sent to a lab to be fabricated and take 2 weeks to be finished. Once the crown is returned, it is bonded to the patient’s tooth. The dentist will also adjust the bite and fit if needed. After the crown is bonded the patient will leave the office with a crown that looks and functions like their own teeth.
Caring for a Porcelain Crown
As mentioned above porcelain crowns can last several years if taken care of. Proper care of a porcelain crown includes daily brushing and flossing as well as regular cleanings and checkup ups. Daily brushing and flossing keeps the crown plaque and debris free. This protects the tooth under the crown from decaying. Having regular cleanings and checkups helps remove plaque missed by brushing and flossing but also allows the dentist to check each crown for any cracks or decay. Early detection can ensure the longevity of each crown.
If a person believes they may need a crown or they just want to improve the look of their smile, contacting our Prescott AZ office is their first step. Our team at Prescott Dental Arts can help with any questions or concerns. For our friends in Prescott, AZ, we offer Dental Crowns & Bridges for your entire family. Please contact our office to schedule a friendly and gentle consultation.
For our friends in Prescott, AZ, we offer Dental Crowns & Bridges for your entire family. Please contact our office to schedule a friendly and gentle consultation.
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Prescott Dental Arts
1787 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301
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