CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Santa Ana, CA

With traditional crowns, you would typically require multiple appointments and endure a waiting period while the crown is made at an external lab. However, at Bay Dental, our same-day CEREC crowns are designed and manufactured in-house during your appointment. This not only saves you valuable time but also eliminates the need for uncomfortable dental molds, temporary crowns, and multiple trips to our office.

Our skilled dentist will start the process by preparing your tooth and removing any damaged or decayed tissue. Using an intraoral scanner, we take a digital impression of the prepared tooth and surrounding area. This digital imaging technology allows us to design a perfectly fitting and aesthetically pleasing crown using CAD software. The design is then sent to our in-office milling machine that carves the crown from a ceramic block in about 15 minutes. Once ready, the crown is cemented onto your prepared tooth.

The advantages of choosing CEREC crowns are numerous—they are convenient, time-saving, and precise. Our use of accurate digital measurements ensures a comfortable fit, and the durable ceramic material we use matches the natural color of your teeth, ensuring a seamless, natural appearance.

CEREC crowns are suitable for a wide range of dental restorations, including damaged or weakened teeth, cracked or chipped teeth, severe cavities, discolored teeth, and missing teeth. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for this treatment. Our dentist will assess your condition and discuss the most appropriate treatment options with you.

Maintaining the longevity of your CEREC crowns is crucial. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings can help prevent damage and maintain a healthy smile. With same-day CEREC crowns, you can enjoy a convenient, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing solution for your dental restorations.

We provide a range of dental crown solutions to fit our patients’ varying needs. Dental crowns, widely used for restoring and strengthening damaged or weakened teeth, have traditionally been the usual treatment. However, CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) crowns, a modern solution that utilizes computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology, are now available at our clinic. We’ve compiled this comparison of CEREC and traditional crowns to assist our patients in making the best decision for their dental health.

Materials and Fabrication Traditional crowns, which can be made from porcelain fused to metal (PFM), metal alloys, or gold, have a fabrication process that involves taking an impression of the prepared tooth that is sent to a dental laboratory to create the crown. This process can take several days or even weeks.

We also offer CEREC crowns, milled from a single block of ceramic material using a CAD/CAM machine. The design is derived from a digital scan of the prepared tooth, eliminating the need for physical impressions. The crown is fabricated right in our office, allowing for single-visit placement.

Advantages of CEREC Crowns

• Biocompatibility: Our ceramic CEREC crowns are biocompatible, reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions or irritation.

• Esthetics: CEREC crowns closely resemble the natural appearance of teeth, providing an excellent aesthetic solution.

• Precision: The CAD/CAM technology ensures a precise fit for our CEREC crowns, reducing the risk of crown leakage or bacterial infection.

• Single-Visit Placement: Our in-office fabrication allows CEREC crowns to be placed in a single appointment, saving patients time and inconvenience.

Advantages of Traditional Crowns

• Durability: Our PFM and metal crowns are extremely durable and able to withstand heavy chewing forces.

• Repairability: If they become damaged, our traditional crowns can be repaired, potentially extending their lifespan.

• Cost: Depending on your insurance coverage, traditional crowns may be more cost-effective than CEREC crowns.

While CEREC crowns offer many advantages, they may be less durable than metal or PFM crowns in high-stress areas of the mouth and may be prone to chipping. Additionally, they can be more expensive due to the advanced technology involved. However, many patients find the convenience of a single visit, and the time saved makes it a worthwhile investment.

Many patients wonder if it’s possible to get a root canal and crown on the same day. Both these procedures, which involve the removal of infected pulp from the tooth’s root and capping it with a protective layer respectively, are often employed together. Whether or not you can receive both treatments on the same day, known as a “same-day crown,” largely depends on your dental health circumstances.

We strive to offer convenient and efficient dental care for our patients. We leverage advanced technology such as CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) that utilizes CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) to create a custom crown within minutes. Our same-day crowns are made from durable materials like porcelain or zirconia, custom-designed to match the color and shape of your natural teeth.

There are several benefits of completing a root canal and crown on the same day. Firstly, it saves you multiple visits to our clinic, and secondly, it enhances the overall outcome of your treatment by preventing the tooth from becoming further damaged. Thirdly, it reduces your discomfort by eliminating the need for a temporary crown.

However, the feasibility of performing both procedures in one day also depends on the complexity of your root canal treatment. In instances where the root canal is complicated or the tooth is significantly damaged, our dentists might prefer to split the procedures into two visits. This is to ensure that the tooth is completely free of infection before placing a permanent crown on top. If the infection is particularly severe, we may need to wait until the infection has been cleared up before placing the crown.

Another factor to consider is your comfort. Root canal and crown placement are both intensive procedures and completing them both on the same day might be overwhelming for some patients. It also heavily depends on the availability of our dental staff.

At Bay Dental, we prioritize patient satisfaction and comfort. One of the standout services we offer is the Same-Day CEREC Crown procedure – a revolutionary dental solution that saves time without compromising on quality.

Here’s a brief overview of what to expect from the procedure, typically completed in a two to three-hour visit to our practice:

• Consultation and Preparation (30-60 minutes): Our experienced dentists will evaluate your tooth condition, discuss the procedure and its benefits, and prepare your tooth by removing any decay or damaged tissue.

• Digital Impression (15-30 minutes): Using state-of-the-art digital scanners, we capture a precise 3D image of your tooth. This technology enables us to create an accurate virtual model for the crown design.

• Design and Fabrication (60-120 minutes): Leveraging computer-aided design software and cutting-edge CEREC technology, our dental professionals will digitally design your crown. A robotic milling machine then crafts the crown from a high-quality ceramic block.

• Placement and Fit Check (30-60 minutes): Once the crown is ready, we place it on your tooth and meticulously check its fit. We’ll make any necessary adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.

• Bonding and Finishing (30-60 minutes): Finally, we bond the crown to your tooth using a dental adhesive and remove any excess material to ensure a flawless finish.

The exact duration of the process may vary depending on the complexity of your case and our dentist’s expertise. Rest assured, the entire process is typically completed in a single visit to our practice, eliminating the need for temporary crowns or a second appointment.

We believe in delivering quick and efficient dental solutions without compromising on quality. The advanced CEREC technology allows us to design a crown that fits perfectly and matches the color of your natural teeth. This means you can walk out of our practice with a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing crown in just one visit.

When it comes to selecting the best place for your CEREC crowns, Bay Dental stands out for numerous reasons, starting with our commitment to advanced dental technology. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and CEREC (Ceramic Reconstruction) technology, which allows us to fabricate and place your custom dental crown in a single appointment, saving you time and the inconvenience of multiple visits.

• Unmatched Precision and Aesthetics: Our CEREC crowns are crafted using 3D digital imaging, ensuring an exact fit that conforms to your tooth’s unique contours. This precision is exactly what our cutting-edge equipment provides at Bay Dental. The tooth-colored ceramic material is carefully matched to your natural dentition, providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing result and ensuring your crowns are made with the utmost precision and fit perfectly.

• Immediate Comfort and Functionality: Unlike conventional crowns, which require multiple visits and temporary measures, our CEREC crowns allow you to enjoy a fully functional and comfortable permanent crown right away. The quick and precise fabrication process minimizes discomfort and allows you to resume normal activities immediately. This time-saving procedure ensures you save valuable time and unnecessary trips to the dentist.

• Durability and Longevity: Our CEREC crowns are renowned for their exceptional durability. The high-quality ceramic material resists wear and chipping, ensuring a long-lasting restoration that maintains its strength and integrity over time.

• Personalized Care and Expertise: We prioritize your dental health and well-being. Our team of highly skilled and trained professionals, experienced in the field of CEREC crowns, are committed to providing the highest quality of care. They continually update their knowledge and skills to keep up with the latest advancements in dental technology and procedures. Our dentists will carefully assess your needs and provide personalized recommendations for your CEREC crown placement.

We also prioritize patient comfort, striving to make the process as painless and comfortable as possible. We take the time to explain the procedure to our patients, answer any questions, and ensure they are comfortable before proceeding.

• Reputation for Quality: We pride ourselves on our reputation for quality. We have numerous positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied patients who have had CEREC crowns from us. This reflects our commitment to excellence and the high level of service we provide.

Bay Dental’s use of advanced technology, precision craftsmanship, time-saving procedures, highly-trained professionals, patient-centered approach, and reputation for quality make us the ideal choice for your CEREC crowns. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and elevate your dental experience. For more information, contact us now or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3620 S Bristol St Suite 307, Santa Ana, CA 92704. We serve patients from Santa Ana CA, Lakewood CA, Westminster CA, Orange CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Anaheim CA, Costa Mesa CA, and South Coast metro areas.