Traditionally, dentists take an impression of your damaged tooth and give you a temporary crown to wear until your new one is ready in the lab. The process can take 2-3 weeks, and sometimes longer. Same day crown eliminates the need for impressions and temporary fixes and can save you time.

During the first appointment for same-day crowns, your dentist uses an intraoral camera to scan your tooth and create a 3D image of it. This allows the dentist to design the crown and make sure it fits properly on your damaged tooth. They can also use the computer to sculpt your crown’s appearance, allowing them to improve its shape, size, and shade so it blends in with your natural teeth.

Same Day Crown: A Faster Way to Restore Your Teeth

The crown is made from a solid block of ceramic or porcelain material. It’s strong, durable, and can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. If the dentist is concerned about the strength of the crown, they can use a stronger material like layered E.max which is composed of a ceramic bonded to a metal alloy.

The underlying damaged tooth is usually shaved down on all sides and the top to make room for the new crown. The crown is then bonded to your tooth with dental cement. After your dentist has verified the fit and appearance of the crown, they will provide care instructions for it. They may recommend certain foods to avoid, or they might suggest different brushing and flossing techniques to help you maintain your new tooth.