According to USA Today, St George is the fastest growing city in Utah. Surely, our dentists ought to have cutting-edge technology. We certainly do at Red Door. That’s why we can promise same day crowns St George Utah.
Most of us don’t have time for repeated trips to the dentist. Yet some procedures simply require more than one visit. At our practice, we used CEREC technology to achieve faster results for patients who need a dental crown.
Without CEREC, a patient makes a trip to the dentist. The tooth is cleaned, a mold is made, and a temporary is positioned. The mold is sent away for a crown to be made. Later the patient comes back and the crown is fitted and finalized.
Benefits of Same Day Crowns in St George Utah
- 1 dental visit
- Better molds
- Superior materials
- Accurate fit
- Good color match
With CEREC, the patient makes one trip. Dr. Larsen can make the mold and then make the dental crown right there in the office. CEREC stands for CEramic REConstruction. It is also known as Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Whatever you want to call it, it’s a huge time saver.
The technology includes computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). This allows Dr. Larsen to take impressions more quickly. The final result is more precise. You can be in and out the Red Door sooner.
One reason that Dr. Larsen prefers to use CEREC whenever possible is the pureness of the material. Generally a crown is metal and pressed ceramic. However Cerec is able to use a single ceramic block. Plus, the color is easier to match to the patient’s teeth.
If your tooth needs attention, you want it taken care of as quickly as possible. A missing tooth may affect your appearance. More importantly, a missing tooth may make it hard to eat.
Call our office for more information about CEREC. Even better, make an appointment and get your crown the same day.
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