Dental crowns are essential for repairing and protecting cracked, chipped, or damaged teeth, but the standard process can be complex and lengthy. It can take weeks for a lab to create a custom restoration, leaving you with a temporary crown that may feel uncomfortable or unstable.
There’s a better option available at LA Dental Town in East Los Angeles, California. Our team proudly offers same-day crowns, thanks to our in-house milling machine, so you can enjoy a healthy, functional, beautiful smile without the wait.
A crown — sometimes called a cap — is a custom-made restoration that fully encases a damaged or weakened tooth. Unlike fillings, which repair a portion of the tooth, a crown extends all the way to the gum line.
A crown restores the tooth’s original strength, shape, and size while also improving its appearance. You might need a dental crown if you have a tooth that’s worn, cracked, broken, or severely decayed.
The standard process for dental crowns typically involves at least two trips to the dentist: one to prepare the tooth, take impressions, and place a temporary crown, followed by a return visit to place your permanent restoration.
With same-day crowns, however, we transform that weeks-long process into a single, efficient appointment. We begin by taking digital impressions, where we capture precise 3D images of your tooth and the surrounding structures using an intraoral scanner.
Our specialists then map out your crown using sophisticated computer-aided design (CAD) technology, customizing its exact shape and size to ensure it aligns perfectly with your bite and neighboring teeth.
Once we finalize the design, our dental milling machine carves your custom crown. The milling process takes place in our office, so you can relax comfortably while we craft your new restoration.
After a quick final polish and any minor adjustments, we bond the crown to your tooth and you’re ready to walk out the door with a complete, healthy smile.
The convenience of a single visit is a major draw, but saving time isn’t the only benefit of same-day crowns. This cutting-edge technology offers several other advantages over traditional crowns, including:
A same-day crown means you don’t have to deal with the common inconveniences and potential issues associated with a temporary crown, such as sensitivity, discomfort, or worry about it breaking or falling out.
From scanning to milling, the fully digital process provides a precise fit and natural-looking results without the need for uncomfortable, messy dental molds.
Because we create the crowns right here in our office, we can make any necessary fit, bite, or aesthetic adjustments by modifying the design or re-milling the restoration, ensuring optimal comfort and appearance.
If you want a convenient, lasting solution to repair and protect your smile, schedule a consultation at LA Dental Town to find out if you’re a candidate for a same-day crown.
