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A dental crown is a restorative procedure in which a tooth or implant is fully replaced or sealed with a special coating that mimics the appearance of your natural tooth. In the past, patients were concerned about the number of times you must visit a dentist’s office as well as the total amount of time spent in the dental chair to get a crown. Although crowns can be an unpleasant and time-consuming procedure for some, now there is a more convenient way to address this issue. Single-visit crowns are an easy way to get the crowns you need during one appointment without having to sacrifice the high-quality dental work you expect
A dental crown is a restorative process in which a tooth or tooth implant is completely covered or capped by a special material that looks like your natural tooth.
This helps to protect the underlying tooth and provide a chewing surface that functions as a normal tooth.
Crowns are also aesthetically pleasing since patients generally don’t tend to notice a difference between their crown and their natural tooth.
While crowns used to require multiple visits to the dentist to ensure proper placement, new technology has allowed for crowns to be fitted in a single visit.
A dental crown is a restorative process in which a tooth or tooth implant is completely covered or capped by a special material that looks like your natural tooth. This contributes to the protection of the underlying tooth and provides a chewing surface that works normally. Crowns are often aesthetically appealing since patients seldom note the distinction between the crown and the real teeth. Although crowns formerly required several visits to the dentist to ensure correct positioning, modern technology now allows for single-visit crown fitting.
Traditionally, crowns take a minimum of two appointments to complete. Some patients have even required more than those two visits.
Single-visit crowns save time by allowing your dentist to complete the entire process in a single visit with no subsequent appointments.
This also reduces the time it requires for you to travel to the office, schedule appointments, and reduces the potential for additional recovery time.
Single-visit crowns are designed, milled, and installed on the same day which allows your dentist to work through the process quickly and efficiently.
Completing this process in a single day also reduces the time and cost associated with shipping a crown to another location to be milled by a third party.
According to research, the most critical aspect in preserving the dental crown or crowns is good oral hygiene. This involves cleaning and flossing daily, as well as regular dental visits. This routine treatment will help prevent further complications, and the scheduled dental visits can assist with identifying conditions early on, as they are easier to fix. If you ever find any problems with your crown, it is important to make an appointment with your dentist immediately.
The once-difficult method of obtaining a crown has been simplified to a single office visit. Single-visit crowns are available as a result of technological advancements and the use of equipment in your dentist’s office. The ability to suit and install a crown in a single appointment provides significant advantages to both the patient and the practice. If you’re thinking of getting a crown, contact us as 815-398-3800 to discuss your options.
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