{"id":407,"date":"2019-08-02T15:56:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T15:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=407"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:56:25","slug":"dentist-in-keller-explains-same-day-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/02\/dentist-in-keller-explains-same-day-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dental Crown and How Do Same-Day Crowns Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ever feel like dentists speak a different language? That\u2019s completely understandable because, in some ways, they do! A dental crown is a common way dentists repair cavities or broken teeth, but many people don’t know what a crown actually is. Although traditional crowns require two visits to complete, now you can get a same-day crown from a dentist in Keller that, just as the name implies, can repair your tooth in just one day. In this blog, you\u2019ll find out what a crown is and how same-day crowns offer the same outstanding quality without the hassle of two separate visits! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Crown? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental crown is a restoration that repairs a tooth that\u2019s been severely damaged by a cavity or fracture. Also called a \u201ccap,\u201d a crown fits over the entire tooth to restore its shape, size, function and appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent a dental crown from looking or feeling bulky, a dentist first preps the tooth by significantly reducing it in size. Before same-day crowns came along, a crown had to be created in a special dental lab, which usually takes about two weeks. That meant that patients would have to wear a temporary crown during that time and then return for a second visit to have their permanent crown cemented into place. With same-day crowns, that\u2019s no longer necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Same-Day Crowns Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Same-day crowns use CEREC technology (Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics), which allows a dentist to custom-craft a dental crown right in their office while you wait. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n