Same-Day Dental Crowns – Crookston, MN

Traditional dental crowns and fixed bridges have offered patients predictable, effective smile repair and tooth replacement for decades, and we still regularly use these restorative treatments at Renu Dental. However, traditional crowns and bridges can take two or more visits and one or more months to complete, which is not ideal.  Dr. Tiara Applequist , along with the rest of our Crookston, MN dental team, is pleased to provide CEREC same-day restorative dentistry services to our patients.  Contact us  to find out more or schedule an appointment for CEREC one-visit dentistry in Crookston, MN. We welcome Crookston residents as well as patients from Thief River Falls and other nearby communities.

Why Choose Renu Dental for Same-Day Dental Crowns?

• In-Office Lab with Advanced Technology
• Natural-Looking & Durable Dental Restorations
• Utilize Multiple Kinds of Materials for Lifelike Results

How Do Dental Crowns Work?

Dental crowns are durable restorations that are designed to renew, strengthen, and improve a tooth that’s been decayed or damaged. Also known as “dental caps,” they are meant to cover the top surface of the tooth to protect the enamel above the gum line. After being bonded atop your prepared natural tooth, you’ll just need to keep good oral hygiene habits and schedule checkups and cleanings with our team every six months to maintain your beautiful results.

How Same-Day Dental Crowns Are Made

CEREC dental restorations are designed, crafted, and placed in the same way that we place traditional crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays except the entire treatment process is completed in just one visit. We start by carefully removing any damaged structure and otherwise preparing the tooth. We then use the CEREC digital impression system to capture an accurate representation of the bite with the prepared tooth. This digital impression is sent to our milling unit where we design a restoration to fit seamlessly into the smile line. Next, the milling unit crafts the restoration from a single block of dental-grade porcelain. Finally, we carefully place and seal the final restoration.

Zirconia Same-Day Dental Crowns

Zirconia is an incredibly durable dental crown material, allowing a patient’s smile to withstand excessive pressure from chewing and/or bruxism for many years. These types of crowns are typically made in specialized dental labs, which can take several weeks to a few months to complete. However, with our in-house prime milling device, we can design and fabricate your personalized zirconia crown in just a single visit!

Emax Same-Day Dental Crowns

Emax dental crowns are constructed out of lithium disilicate (a kind of ceramic) material that allows us to create a natural-looking restoration that contains similar durability as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Due to their realistic results and minimal changes to the tooth, this treatment option is highly sought-after. Most patients who opt for Emax same-day dental crowns can preserve more of their natural teeth.

The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns

While both traditional and same-day dental crowns are effective at repairing the structure and improving the appearance of teeth, there are several advantages to choosing the one-visit option. These include:

• Patients can receive a fully repaired tooth in just one convenient appointment
• Because there is no need to place and remove a temporary restoration, patients’ teeth are less likely to be further damaged during treatment
• The single block of dental porcelain that is milled to create the restoration means the crown, bridge, inlay, or onlay wears evenly retaining its natural appearance, and is less likely to chip, crack, or break away from the tooth due to wear
• CEREC restorations are crafted from only the highest quality ceramic making them appear more natural and last longer