When you have a damaged or weakened tooth, you probably want to get back to a strong, complete smile as quickly as possible. Dental crowns can protect vulnerable teeth and restore their appearance, but receiving a crown has traditionally required more than one appointment. CEREC same-day crowns are changing that.
Same-day treatment does not mean cutting corners. Instead, advanced technology makes the process more efficient while allowing Dr. Martin to focus on the precision, function, and appearance of your new tooth.
With 2000+ hours of post-residency training, Dr. Martin combines extensive experience with modern technology to provide personalized restorative care.
What Makes a Same-Day Crown Possible?
Traditional crown treatment commonly involves preparing your tooth, creating impressions, placing a temporary crown, and sending information to a dental lab. You then return after the permanent crown has been completed.
CEREC technology streamlines this process by allowing more of your restoration to be planned and created right in our office. Digital technology provides the information needed to design a crown around your individual tooth and smile.
Once the crown is ready, Dr. Martin can check its fit and appearance before permanently placing it. For many patients, the entire process can be completed during the same appointment.
Faster Treatment Does Not Mean Lower-Quality Results
It is reasonable to wonder whether getting a crown faster means compromising on the final restoration. The speed of CEREC crowns comes from making the process more efficient—not from skipping the important details.
Your crown still needs to complement your individual smile and restore comfortable function. When planning your restoration, Dr. Martin considers details such as:
- Shape | Your crown should complement the natural contours of your smile
- Size | The restoration is designed around the space available and surrounding teeth
- Fit | A precise fit helps the crown comfortably protect the underlying tooth
- Bite | Your restoration should work naturally with your opposing teeth
- Appearance | The crown is designed to blend with your overall smile
Dr. Martin uses advanced technology to help him remain precise while also looking at the bigger picture of your oral health.
Skip the Temporary Crown and Second Appointment
One of the biggest benefits of same-day crowns is convenience. Instead of wearing a temporary restoration while waiting for your permanent crown, eligible patients can receive their completed restoration in the same visit.
This can mean fewer appointments, less time away from your regular routine, and no extended period caring for a temporary crown. Once treatment is finished, you can leave our office with your tooth restored.
Same-day crowns can be especially convenient if you have a busy schedule or simply prefer to minimize the number of dental appointments necessary for your treatment.
Designed to Look Like Part of Your Smile
A crown has an important functional job, but that does not mean appearance should be overlooked. Your restoration becomes part of the smile you see every day.
Dr. Martin combines his restorative and cosmetic dentistry experience when designing crowns. Your restoration can be customized around the shape and appearance of the surrounding teeth, helping it feel like a natural part of your smile.
If you are considering additional cosmetic treatments, tell Dr. Martin during your consultation. Looking at your long-term smile goals can help him coordinate your crown with whitening, veneers, bonding, or other treatments.
Comfort Throughout Your Same-Day Crown Visit
Completing treatment in one appointment can save you a return trip, but some patients may still feel nervous about spending additional time in the dental chair.
Dr. Martin offers sedation dentistry to make dental treatment more comfortable for patients who experience anxiety or simply want additional relaxation. We can discuss your comfort needs beforehand and determine which options may be appropriate for your visit.
Restore Your Smile in a Single Visit
Dental technology can make restorative care faster without abandoning the details that make a crown successful. With CEREC same-day crowns, Dr. Martin combines efficiency, precision, function, and aesthetics into a streamlined treatment experience.
If you have a damaged or weakened tooth, contact James Martin, DMD, in Lafayette, CO, to find out whether a same-day crown could help you restore your smile.
