Crowns

I travel a lot, so time is very important to me. I need a 2 new crowns and am wondering if same day crowns are as good as crowns that may take more than one visit. Is one better than other for how long they last or how they look?

Larry

LarryK October 7, 2019

Questions Answered by Leading Local Doctors

Hossein Saadatmandi, DDS
Vista, Dentistry
Larry,

Same day crowns are a great option for restoring teeth. Not only are you done and have your actual crown on the same day, saving your multiple trips. They also are very strong and fit great and can last a very long time, they are milled from a solid block of porcelain or zirconia and hence are very strong. With that being said sometimes we do still need to send certain crowns to the lab but for the majority of the cases we do them in the office. Our practice at Premier Dental Arts has the ability to do same crowns and its great for patients like yourself who have a very limited schedule.

Dr. Hossein Saadatmandi
Rohit Keshav, DDS
Ramona, Dentistry

Same day crowns are a wonderful option for those patients that have time constraints. The technology is amazing and the materials are similar to those available the traditional way.

Having said that, the longevity, durability, aesthetics, fit, maintenance, etc are all very dependent on the dentist and his/her training. If the dentist is rushed or does not pay attention to details, minute flaws that may not be immediately noticeable will show up months or years later.

As everything, there are pros and cons. Ask the right questions, be assured that the dentist and his team have had extensive training on the technology and then make a decision.

Dr. Rohit Keshav