CEREC® Dental Crowns in Fort Smith, AR
In a perfect world, everyone in Fort Smith would see their dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, brush and floss like a champ, and their smiles could combine to light up Memorial Stadium. But one thing we at Northside Dental understand is that our world isn’t perfect, and for many of us, that describes our teeth. So because our mission is to save teeth, we want to use the best restoration possible, and dental crowns fit the bill.
A dental crown completely covers a damaged tooth like a hard hat, creating long-lasting protection on all sides while keeping the natural look of your smile. Unfortunately, you need at least two appointments for many Fort Smith dentists to get a crown. But, using a special process called CEREC®, Dr. Simpson can cut that time in half.
How Can You Do a Same-Day Dental Crown?
Conventional dental crowns are usually made in a lab outside the dental clinic. So your first appointment has you measured for your new crown, and then you have to wait days or weeks to finish. But now, we offer a process that produces porcelain crowns while you wait.
This is called CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. In other words, this system makes attractive ceramic restorations (crowns, veneers, and more) that are both timely and cost-effective – a combination that’s hard to beat!
The Steps to Getting a CEREC Dental Crown
When Dr. Simpson recommends a dental crown restoration, he can create accurate impressions of your teeth using an intraoral camera which is easy and non-invasive. These images are fed into special CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture) software, so your crown will be an exact copy that Dr. Simpson can adjust to make it better.
Then, your crown design is sent to a milling machine that fabricates the restoration in layers of ceramics colored to match your smile. Next, the finished crown is checked and polished. Finally, Dr. Simpson prepares what remains of your damaged tooth so that the crown fits snugly. The time required varies depending on whether you need a front-facing tooth or molar crown, but your new restoration could be ready and in place in just a couple of hours.
What You Save with CEREC Dental Crowns and Restoration
“A penny saved is a penny earned” attitude certainly reflects the benefits of the CEREC process. However, when you choose us as your Fort Smith dentist, what you get in return is:
- Savings – with everything done in one visit, you’ll save money and time; from the restoration planned and created in one location without multiple required appointments
- Precision – our digital imagery leaves nothing to chance, providing a better fit
- Durability – the quality porcelain materials we use to provide a long lifespan
- Visual Appeal – CEREC crowns look as clean and fresh as a new tooth
Learn More about Dental Crowns in One Day
CEREC technology is an exciting option for restoring teeth, especially those that need immediate attention. At Northside Dental, we are always happy to answer your questions with the information you need to make an informed decision.
If you have a cracked tooth, tooth pain, or other damage, we are a Fort Smith emergency dentist ready to see you today. We are here to help you save a tooth by restoring it with the best modern dentistry available.
