Dr. Louis Turnage provides same-day crowns for patients in Gaffney, SC, needing fast restorations. A typical crown can take up to two weeks to fabricate in a dental laboratory, but CEREC same-day crowns allow you to have a new restoration in one appointment!
CEREC crowns in Gaffney, SC
Crowns are a restorative option for teeth. They sit on top of a tooth like a cap and are designed to look and act like your natural teeth. If you have a tooth that has been compromised by tooth decay or trauma, a crown could be the restorative option for you. To get a new crown, any decay is removed from the tooth and the remaining tooth is reshaped and sculpted so the crown can fit around it. A crown is then bonded to the tooth to restore your smile. CEREC technology eliminates the wait for a custom crown to be fabricated.
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This advanced dental technology is what allows for quick fabrication. Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), you can have a new ceramic crown fabricated during an appointment.
CEREC technology can fabricate any restoration from fillings and veneers to full crowns. The process of getting a crown is sped up and the convenience of getting a restoration in one appointment is a major advantage to this technology.
Getting a Crown
The process for getting a crown is routine and relatively painless. If you have a tooth that has decay, the area is numbed before all the decay is removed and drilled away. A digital picture of your tooth is taken and with CEREC technology the picture is converted into a 3D model. From this model, your restoration can be milled in the office during your appointment. In as little as 15 minutes, a ceramic block becomes your custom restoration.
The crown is bonded to your newly prepared tooth. We check the fit and bite, and polish your new restoration to finish your smile!
If you want a same-day crown, Dr. Turnage in Gaffney, SC, uses CEREC technology to give patients new restorations in one appointment! Contact us at (864) 489-4708.
