Restore your Smile with Crowns in Reno, NV
Imagine walking into the dentist with a damaged tooth and leaving just a few hours later with a beautifully restored smile. That’s the convenience of CEREC same-day dental crowns. With advanced CAD/CAM technology, this innovative solution offers a fast, precise, and durable way to restore teeth in a single visit—no temporary crowns, no multiple appointments, just immediate results.
At Elite Dental Aesthetics, we take pride in combining state-of-the-art technology with personalized care to offer solutions that align with your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking a faster restoration process or a comprehensive plan to address complex dental issues, our team is here to make your journey seamless and stress-free.
As part of our commitment to providing advanced dental technology to our patients, CEREC crowns offer fast and exceptional results. Through a meticulous process, we restore the natural beauty of your teeth while ensuring long-lasting durability and functionality.
CEREC Crowns may also work in tandem with root canal procedures to bring fast relief and repair in situations where urgent dental care may be required. If you are experiencing significant tooth pain, call us now and learn more about how to get relief today!
Do you need a beautiful crown to fix a broken, cracked, or chipped tooth? Schedule an appointment with us today!
Quick Restorations with CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Discover the future of dental restorations with our revolutionary CEREC crowns, designed to deliver superior convenience and durability. CEREC crowns are not offered at most dental offices, so come visit ours for a quick and stunning solution.
What Is CEREC?
CEREC crowns, also known as Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics crowns, are innovative dental restorations created using advanced CAD/CAM technology.
This cutting-edge system allows dentists to design, create, and place custom dental crowns in a single visit, revolutionizing the traditional crown placement process. The entire process of CEREC crowns offers numerous advantages, including time efficiency, convenience, and superior aesthetics.
Fix Broken Teeth In a Single Visit!
Dental crowns play a vital role in addressing a wide range of dental issues, making them an often necessary and valuable treatment option. When teeth are severely decayed, cracked, or fractured, dental crowns provide the necessary strength and protection to restore their functionality.
Delaying getting crowns or having to have crowns placed throughout several visits often does not treat the situation as quickly as needed. Having single-visit placement avoids irritation, pain, and more time-consuming procedures or visits.
Ask us about our single-visit dental crowns, and regain a fully functioning and aesthetic smile.
How Do CEREC Crowns Work?
The following is an overview of how CEREC crowns work, from initial consultation to the placement of the final crown:
Initial Consultation and Preparation
The process begins with a consultation, during which Dr. Adams evaluates the need for a crown. Once it’s determined that a CEREC crown is suitable, we prepare the tooth, which may involve removing any decay and shaping the tooth.
Digital Impressions
As opposed to using traditional dental putty to take impressions, CEREC uses a state-of-the-art digital imaging camera to take a high-resolution 3D image of your dental structure. This image captures every detail of the prepped tooth and surrounding teeth, providing the data needed to design the crown with precision.
Crown Design
The digital image is uploaded into the CEREC software, and the dentist uses CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools to create the crown’s design. This software allows the dentist to personalize the shape, size, and color to integrate with your natural teeth.
Milling the Crown
Once the design is finished, it is sent to an on-site milling machine. This machine carves the crown from a single block of ceramic that closely matches the color of your natural teeth. The milling process is remarkably fast, typically taking about 15 to 20 minutes.
Finishing Touches
After the crown is milled, the dentist may add finishing touches by hand, such as additional polishing, glazing, or staining to match the crown perfectly to your natural teeth. This step ensures that the crown not only fits well but also looks natural.
Fitting and Bonding
The final step involves fitting the crown onto the prepared tooth to ensure proper fit and bite alignment. Any necessary adjustments are made at this point. Once the fit is verified, the crown is bonded to the tooth. The dentist then makes final adjustments to ensure comfort and functionality.
Immediate Results
The entire CEREC crown process, from start to finish, typically takes about one to two hours. Patients leave the office with a permanent, fully functional crown in a single visit, eliminating the need for temporary crowns and follow-up appointments for crown placement.
The Differences Between Traditional and CEREC Crowns
When it comes to dental crowns, patients typically have the option of choosing between traditional crowns and CEREC crowns. Understanding the differences between these two types of crowns can help patients make an informed decision based on their specific dental needs, lifestyle preferences, and budget. The following is a comparison of traditional crowns and CEREC crowns:
Fabrication Process
- Traditional Crowns: The process for traditional crowns involves preparing the tooth, taking a physical or digital impression, and sending it off to a dental lab where the crown is made. This can take about two weeks, during which the patient wears a temporary crown. The final crown is then adjusted and cemented during a follow-up visit.
- CEREC Crowns: CEREC crowns streamline the process using CAD/CAM technology to craft and mill the crown right in the dental office. The entire procedure, from tooth preparation to crown placement, is completed in a single visit, eliminating temporary crowns and multiple appointments.
Materials
- Traditional Crowns: These are made from various materials, including porcelain fused to metal, all-ceramic, all-porcelain, or metal alloys. Each material has its own set of advantages in terms of durability, aesthetics, and cost.
- CEREC Crowns: Typically made from ceramic, CEREC crowns are milled from a block of high-quality ceramic that is color-matched to the rest of your teeth. This ensures a strong and aesthetically pleasing result.
Durability
- Traditional Crowns: Depending on the material selected, traditional crowns generally offer excellent durability. Metal-based crowns tend to be the most durable and are often recommended for back teeth.
- CEREC Crowns: Made entirely of ceramic, CEREC crowns are also very durable and are typically sufficient for restoring both front and back teeth. They are resistant to wear and aesthetically pleasing but may not be as strong as metal-based traditional crowns in some cases.
Cost and Convenience
- Traditional Crowns: The cost can vary depending on the material used and the fees of the specific dental lab. The process requires at least two visits, which may be inconvenient for some patients.
- CEREC Crowns: Often comparably priced to traditional crowns, the main advantage of CEREC is convenience. Completing the entire process in one visit saves time and reduces the hassle of multiple appointments.
The choice between a traditional and a CEREC crown often depends on the patient’s specific situation, the tooth involved, and personal preferences regarding time, appearance, and cost. Discussing these options with Dr. Adams, who understands your dental history and aesthetic goals, will help ensure that you choose the best type of crown for your needs.
7 Benefits of CEREC Crowns
The following are some of the key benefits of choosing CEREC crowns for your dental needs:
1. Single-Visit Convenience
One of the advantages of CEREC crowns is the ability to complete the entire process in just one visit to the dentist. From the initial digital impressions to the milling and placement of the crown, everything is done on-site. This eliminates temporary crowns and multiple visits, saving patients time and inconvenience.
2. High-Quality Materials
CEREC crowns are milled from high-purity ceramic, which is durable and aesthetically pleasing. This material closely mimics the properties of natural tooth enamel in terms of hardness, wear resistance, and appearance. The result is a restoration that is not only strong but also has excellent color-matching capabilities for a seamless blend with your teeth.
3. Advanced Digital Technology
The use of CAD/CAM technology in creating CEREC crowns allows for extremely precise digital impressions and crown fabrication. This accuracy ensures a better fit and more effective restoration than traditional crowns, which rely on physical molds that can sometimes be less precise.
4. Preservation of Tooth Structure
CEREC technology allows for conservative preparation, which means more of the tooth structure is preserved. This is beneficial for the long-term health and stability of the tooth, as less alteration translates to maintaining more of the tooth’s original strength and integrity.
5. Reduced Risk of Complications
Since the entire CEREC process is completed in one visit, there is no need for a temporary crown. Temporary crowns are typically less secure and can often lead to issues such as poor fit, discomfort, or even damage to the tooth. Eliminating the need for a temporary crown reduces these risks substantially.
6. Enhanced Comfort
The digital scanning technology used in CEREC eliminates the discomfort of traditional dental impressions, which can be unpleasant and messy. Patients who have sensitivities or gag reflex issues particularly benefit from this aspect of the process.
7. Long-Term Durability
CEREC crowns are built to last and can withstand the forces of chewing just as well as traditional crowns. With proper care, including regular dental hygiene practices and routine check-ups, these crowns can protect and enhance your smile for many years.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
The cost of a dental crown typically ranges from $1,500 to $2,200. This price includes the design and fabrication of a custom restoration that protects and strengthens a damaged or weakened tooth. The final cost depends on factors such as the material used and whether additional treatments, such as core buildup or gum contouring, are needed to ensure a proper fit.
Same-day CEREC crowns offer a convenient solution for patients looking to restore their smiles without multiple visits. These restorations provide both durability and aesthetics, seamlessly blending with natural teeth while offering long-lasting protection and functionality.
Why Choose Elite Dental Aesthetics for Your Dental Crowns?
At Elite Dental Aesthetics, we understand that your time and smile are valuable. That’s why we offer CEREC same-day crowns—a modern, efficient solution designed to restore your teeth in just one visit. Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, we create custom-fitted crowns that look and feel natural, eliminating the need for multiple appointments or temporary crowns.
With years of experience serving the Reno community, we prioritize your comfort and convenience while maintaining the highest standards of care. Let us show you the difference advanced technology and personalized attention can make. Call us at (775) 200-1956 or contact us online.
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