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A dental crown is a restoration

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used to repair a tooth

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that is seriously decayed

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or otherwise damaged.

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The crown,

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which is sometimes referred

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to as a cap, covers the entire tooth

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starting at the gum line.

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Your dentist may recommend a crown

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for a number of purposes,

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such as to repair

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a significantly decayed or damaged tooth,

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to improve a misshapen

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tooth and enhance your smiles

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beauty, to strengthen

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a fractured or weakened tooth,

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to support a large filling,

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to attach a dental bridge,

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or to protect a tooth after root canal

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treatment.

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With traditional dental technology,

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the process of creating

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and placing a dental crown required

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at least two separate appointments.

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Thanks to advances

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in dental technology,

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crowns can now be created

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and placed in a single visit

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to the dentist.

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CAD/CAM technology or computer aided

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design and computer aided manufacturing,

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allows your dentist

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to design

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and fabricate a custom dental crown

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in a single day.

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During your appointment,

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your dentist will numb

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the tooth and surrounding area

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with a local anesthetic,

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helping to ensure that your treatment

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is as comfortable

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and painless as possible.

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Your dentist will then

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prepare the tooth for a crown

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by shaping it

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and removing any decay or damage.

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Your tooth may need to be built up

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or have a filling added

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to better fit the crown.

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Your dentist will

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then use a scanner

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to take digital impressions

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and images of your teeth,

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so that your custom crown

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can be created to precisely

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fit your smile.

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Using advanced software,

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your dentist designs your crown

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and it is created in a milling machine

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right in the office.

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Same day

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crowns are made of high quality porcelain

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that is matched

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to your natural tooth color

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for an esthetic appearance.

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Once the crown is ready,

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your dentist will fit it onto your tooth

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and make any needed adjustments

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so your crown

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will comfortably fit your bite.

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Once your new crown is cemented in place,

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you are ready to go.

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With same day

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crowns created using CAD/CAM technology,

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only one appointment is needed

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to receive your permanent custom

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made crown.

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This eliminates

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the need for a second appointment

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and for an uncomfortable temporary crown.

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Saving you time and discomfort.

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CAD/CAM dentistry

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also eliminates

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the need for messy impressions.

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For more information

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on the advantages of same-day crowns,

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please contact your dentist today.