When a patient’s tooth is cracked, or when they lose part of a filling, a crown is often necessary to cover and protect the tooth. However, the process of getting a normal dental crown is very time-consuming. CEREC crowns, on the other hand, are available within a single appointment. At the dental office of Randall S. Cislo, DMD, treating patients in and around the Waimea, HI, area, they offer these same day crowns as a convenient alternative. With just one visit, you can walk away from the dentist’s office with a fully restored smile.

What Are CEREC Crowns?

The Typical Process

It usually takes a long time for a patient to get a typical, porcelain dental crown. They need to first get an X-ray of their teeth to determine if a crown is necessary. Then, the dentist numbs their teeth so they can make an impression of the damaged tooth.

The office sends the impression to a lab where technicians manufacture the permanent crown. Patient’s wear temporary crowns for one or two weeks in the meantime, but these crowns are unreliable and often fall off. At a second appointment, they receive the permanent tooth covering.

The New Process

Getting a CEREC crown is a more convenient experience. After your X-ray, a computer analyzes the data. The CEREC device essentially “prints” a durable ceramic crown the same day. A dental technician needs to put some finishing touches on it to ensure it looks real, and then, the patient is free to go home with the new crown protecting their tooth.

If you have a damaged tooth you want to conceal and protect, schedule an appointment at the office of Randall S. Cislo, DMD, and ask about getting a CEREC crown. At this Waimea, HI, dental clinic, you’ll be in the hands of professionals with decades of experience. They’ll use innovative tools to provide you with a strong crown that fits your mouth perfectly. Contact them online to learn more about scheduling an appointment, or call (808) 885-8617.