Dental Crowns - Melrose, MA Dentist
Regain Strong, Functioning Teeth at Pan Dental Care
DID YOU KNOW DENTAL CROWNS CAN BE COMPLETED IN ONE-SINGLE APPOINTMENT?! ASK ABOUT OUR CEREC COMPUTERIZED PORCELAIN CROWNS TODAY. PAINLESS, SIMPLE AND FAST!
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What do you do when you're ready to go to an important special event where you need to look your best, like a wedding or a work presentation, AND SUDDENLY YOU BREAK A TOOTH?! Well fear not, Pan Dental Care in Melrose is here to help with a CEREC One-Visit Porcelain Crown. And, only your dentist will know for sure, whether your new tooth is a porcelain crown or your own enamel! Fast, simple and looks just like a natural tooth. Yes, one-visit computerized technology will save the day at Pan Dental Care.
Why Choose Pan Dental Care For CEREC Crowns?
- One-Visit Natural-looking Beautiful Porcelain CEREC Crowns
- Digital Impressions – No Molds & No More Gagging!
- Digital and 3D X-Rays for Minimal Radiation Exposure
- Experience Outstanding Patient Education with Intraoral Cameras
- Pan Dental Care is highly TRUSTED in COMPUTERIZED TECHNOLOGY Since 1988!
Pan Dental Care Where An Amazing One-Visit Crown Feels Like Magic!!
- No Temporary Crown
- No Messy Impressions
- One Easy, One-Hour Appointment with CEREC PrimeScan and Prime Mill
CEREC is an advanced dental technology that is utilized for the restoration of decayed, cracked, or chipped teeth. CEREC can create full crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers. The CEREC machine crafts a restoration in a matter of minutes. CEREC restorations are made of compressed porcelain. The most beneficial feature of receiving a CEREC restoration is that it is accomplished in one visit. In addition to the benefit of a one visit restoration, there is no uncomfortable impression material to bite on or temporary to wear.
What is the Process of Getting a CEREC Crown?
This SINGLE procedure by Dr. Pan is a One-Visit Crown. The placement of a CEREC restoration is very simple and fast!
The first step is to remove all decay from the tooth. The doctor will then shape the tooth in preparation to take a digital picture.
The digital camera takes an image. Once this image is captured, the tooth will appear on a computer screen in 3D. This will allow the doctor to design the restoration right in front of you. Once the design is completed, the CEREC will mill the restoration. This step takes approximately 15 minutes. You can actually watch this process if you would like.
When the restoration is finished milling, Dr. Pan will place the restoration. The entire process should take just over an hour. It's that simple!!
Why Are Dental Crowns Needed?
Over time, our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, discoloration and others. When a tooth is weakened due to previous root canal treatment or fracture, it is often recommended by your dentist to have a crown made in order to strengthen the tooth and protect it from further injury. Esthetic, custom-made dental crowns and bridges are available here at Pan Dental Care in Melrose, MA for revitalizing your confident, healthy smile.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are highly versatile restorations that are designed to treat individual teeth. Their purpose has a two-pronged effect – the crown’s customized shape will fit over the remaining natural structure of the tooth in question, both protecting it from further harm and rebuilding its original shape, esthetic appearance, and ability to function.
Why is Pan Dental Care the Best in Dental Crowns?
- We use the Best Emax, Zirconia and Ceramics for Outstanding Esthetics
- Surgical Dental Implants and Computerized Crowns All-Under-One-Roof!
- Advanced-Trained Dentists & Decades of Proven Experience
Our Melrose dentists may recommend a dental crown when faced with the following situations:
- A tooth already contains a large filling and needs additional support.
- A tooth is suffering from advanced tooth decay that cannot be successfully treated with a filling.
- A tooth has been seriously injured or fractured.
- A tooth is weakened and has a high risk of fracturing in the near-future without intervention.
- A tooth has a serious cosmetic imperfection that needs to be corrected.
- A tooth has been treated with root canal therapy and needs to gain strength and protection.
We enjoy recommending all-ceramic, metal-free dental crowns whenever possible for superior aesthetic results. This type of restoration is also made to restore state-of-the-art dental implants.
WHEN IS A TWO VISIT CROWN NECESSARY? In certain instances, a laboratory-made metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown is needed for a partial denture. This type of metal crown requires a Two-Visit Crown.
What is the Process for Getting the Needed Two-Visit Crown?
The process of installing a dental crown can sometimes require two visits here at Pan Dental Care in Melrose, MA. On the first visit the tooth will be reshaped by filing down the enamel so that the crown can be placed over it. You will be given a local anesthetic before this part of the procedure so that you do not experience any discomfort. Once the tooth has been reshaped, a mold will be taken of that tooth and the surrounding teeth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab so that your new crown can be made so that it fits in the spot created for it and looks the same relative to the surrounding teeth. Before leaving, your dentist will fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.
The crown takes about two-weeks to be returned to your Melrose dentist. At this time you will have another appointment to place and fit the permanent crown. You will again have a local anesthetic to numb the area and the tooth will be placed using a cement to ensure the tooth sets in place. When you look in the mirror, you will see your old smile back. Crowns are durable and will usually last about 10-15 years. You should care for it as you would any of your other teeth with regular brushing and flossing. Call us today at Pan Dental Care if you would like to learn more about how crowns can help restore your smile.