At Acre Wood Dental in Waco, we understand that your time is valuable. When you need a dental restoration, you want it as quickly and effectively as possible – that's why we are proud to offer same-day dental crowns using advanced CEREC technology. This innovative system allows us to design, create, and place your high-quality, custom-fit dental crown in just one convenient visit, eliminating the need for multiple appointments and temporary restorations.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged or weakened tooth. It completely covers the visible portion of the tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Dental crowns are commonly used for:
- Protecting a weak tooth from breaking or holding together parts of a cracked tooth.
- Restoring a tooth that is already broken or severely worn down.
- Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth structure remaining.
- Holding a dental bridge in place.
- Covering misshapen or severely discolored teeth for cosmetic improvement.
- Covering a dental implant.
Same-Day Dental Crowns
Traditionally, getting a dental crown involved at least two appointments. The first visit included preparing the tooth and taking impressions, after which you'd wear a temporary crown while a dental lab fabricated your permanent one over several weeks. The second visit was then required to bond the final crown.
With CEREC state-of-the-art technology at Acre Wood Dental in Waco, this multi-step process is condensed into a single, efficient appointment: Your tooth will be prepared by gently reshaping it to ensure the crown fits perfectly. We'll then take digital impressions – instead of messy, uncomfortable traditional impressions, we use advanced digital scanning technology to create a precise 3D image of your tooth that is quick, comfortable, and highly accurate.
Using specialized CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) software, we design your custom crown right in our office. This digital design is then sent to our in-office milling unit, which precisely sculpts your new crown from a high-quality ceramic block while you wait. Once your crown is ready, we'll verify its fit, color, and bite, making any necessary adjustments. Your new crown will be polished and permanently bonded to your tooth, completing your restoration in one visit!
Why Choose Same-Day Dental Crowns?
Opting for a same-day crown at Acre Wood Dental in Waco allows you to have your tooth restored in a single appointment, saving you valuable time and eliminating the need for multiple trips to our office. Without temporary crowns, you won't have to deal with the discomfort, potential instability, or aesthetic compromises of a temporary crown. You'll leave your appointment with your permanent restoration!
We've invested in digital impressions and in-office milling that allow for exceptional precision and comfort, and our crowns are crafted from high-quality, tooth-colored ceramic materials that are carefully matched to your surrounding teeth for a seamless, natural-looking result.
Experience Convenient Smile Restoration with Same-Day Crowns
At Acre Wood Dental, our investment in technology like CEREC same-day crowns reflects our commitment to providing you with the highest standard of modern, patient-focused care.
If you have a damaged or weakened tooth that requires a crown, don't let a busy schedule deter you from getting the care you need. Contact Acre Wood Dental in Waco today to schedule an appointment and experience the benefits of CEREC same-day dental crown technology.
