Waiting weeks for a dental crown while wearing a temporary restoration can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Traditional crown procedures require multiple appointments, temporary crowns, and the uncertainty of how the final restoration will fit and look when it arrives from an outside laboratory.
Simpson Dental PLLC revolutionizes the crown experience with our advanced in-office milling technology and on-site dental laboratory. Dr. Mark Simpson, Dr. Christen Simpson Raynes, and Dr. Chase Preston can design, create, and place your permanent crown in a single appointment, allowing you to leave with your complete, beautiful smile restored in just one visit.
The Traditional Crown Process vs. Same Day Technology
Traditional crown procedures typically require two or three appointments spread over several weeks. During the first visit, the tooth is prepared, and impressions are taken using messy impression materials. A temporary crown is placed while the impressions are sent to an outside laborator,y where technicians create the permanent restoration.
In-office milling technology eliminates these inconveniences by bringing the entire crown fabrication process into our dental office. Our advanced CAD/CAM system captures precise digital impressions and creates crowns with exceptional accuracy, all in the comfort of our office while you wait.
Digital Impression Technology for Perfect Fit
Our same day crown process begins with advanced digital impression technology that captures incredibly detailed three-dimensional images of your prepared tooth and surrounding structures. This digital scanning eliminates the need for uncomfortable impression materials while providing far more accurate data for crown design.
The digital scanner captures thousands of data points, creating a precise virtual model of your tooth that serves as the foundation for crown design. Digital impressions can be viewed immediately on a computer screen, allowing both patient and doctor to see the preparation and discuss the crown design in real-time.
Computer-Aided Design for Optimal Aesthetics
Once the digital impression is complete, our CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software creates a virtual crown that perfectly matches your tooth’s anatomy and bite requirements. The software analyzes your bite pattern, surrounding teeth, and facial structures to design a crown that functions naturally and looks beautiful.
Our experienced team can adjust the crown’s shape, size, and contours on the computer screen, ensuring optimal aesthetics and function before any milling begins. The software considers factors like your jaw movement patterns, chewing forces, and aesthetic preferences to create a crown that integrates seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Precision Milling for Superior Quality
Our in-office milling unit transforms the digital crown design into a physical restoration using advanced computer-controlled precision. The milling machine carves your crown from a solid block of high-quality ceramic material, creating exceptional strength and durability that often exceeds traditionally made crowns.
The milling process typically takes 10-20 minutes, during which you can relax in our comfortable office. Our milling technology can work with various materials, including porcelain, zirconia, and hybrid ceramics, allowing us to select the optimal material for your specific needs.
Expert Technician Finishing and Characterization
While technology handles the precision aspects of crown creation, our three full-time laboratory technicians with over 60 years of combined experience provide the artistic finishing touches that make each crown a true work of art. These master craftsmen add subtle characterization, staining, and glazing that create natural-looking translucency and depth.
The combination of precision milling technology and expert technician artistry creates restorations that are both functionally superior and aesthetically beautiful. This collaborative approach between technology and craftsmanship sets our same day crowns apart from mass-produced laboratory work.
The Complete Same Day Experience
Your same day crown appointment begins with a thorough examination and treatment planning discussion. Digital impressions are captured immediately after preparation, and the crown design process begins while you remain comfortable in the dental chair.
Once milling is complete, our technicians add final details and glazing before the crown is tried in your mouth. Any necessary adjustments are made immediately, and the crown is permanently bonded to your tooth. You leave with a fully functional, beautiful crown that’s ready for normal eating and speaking.
Dental crowns created in our office can be customized not just for fit and function, but also for the specific performance requirements of each tooth’s location and function. Digital impressions are more comfortable for patients and more accurate than traditional methods, resulting in better-fitting crowns that require fewer adjustments.
Experience Same Day Crown Technology at Simpson Dental PLLC
Simpson Dental PLLC’s investment in advanced in-office milling technology represents our commitment to providing the most convenient and highest quality dental care available. Our general dentistry services benefit from this technology, allowing us to restore damaged teeth with unprecedented efficiency and precision. The Simpson family tradition of dental excellence spans over 75 years, and our investment in same day crown technology continues this legacy of innovation and patient care. Learn more about our comprehensive approach to restorative dentistry on our about page.
Dr. Mark Simpson, Dr. Christen Simpson Raynes, and Dr. Chase Preston combine their extensive experience with state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional results in the most convenient format possible. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and master craftsmanship ensures that every same day crown meets the highest standards for fit, function, and aesthetics while providing the ultimate patient convenience. Contact us at (304) 342-6162 or complete our contact form to experience the convenience and quality of same day crowns.
