Same-Day Crowns in Little Mountain, SC
Advanced in-office digital technology allows our Little Mountain, SC team to design, create, and place a custom crown in as little as one visit for many patients, eliminating the wait for a traditional lab-made crown.
What Is Same-Day Crowns?
Traditionally, getting a dental crown required two visits: one to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and a second, one to two weeks later, to place the finished crown sent back from an outside lab. In the meantime, patients wore a temporary crown.
Same-day crown technology changes that process. Using a digital scanner, we capture a precise 3D image of your tooth instead of a traditional impression. That digital file is used to design your custom crown, which is then milled from a solid block of ceramic material in-office while you wait, and placed the same day.
This approach is well suited to many, though not all, crown situations, and your dentist will confirm during your visit whether a same-day crown is appropriate for your specific tooth.
Who Is a Good Candidate
Good Candidates Often Include
- Patients who want to avoid wearing a temporary crown
- Those looking to complete crown treatment in a single visit
- Patients with a tooth in a straightforward position for scanning and milling
Things Worth Discussing First
- Some complex cases may still require a lab-fabricated crown, which your dentist will explain if applicable
- Certain materials or highly customized shading may not be available same-day
Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
No temporary crown or second appointment needed for many patients
Digital scanning is more comfortable than traditional impression material
Faster overall treatment timeline
Precisely designed and milled to fit your bite
The Process
Digital Scan
A digital scanner captures a precise 3D image of your prepared tooth.
In-Office Design
Your crown is designed using the digital scan to match your bite and surrounding teeth.
Milling
The crown is milled from a solid ceramic block in-office while you wait.
Placement
Once milled and shaded, your new crown is fitted, adjusted, and permanently bonded.
Cost & Insurance Factors
Same-day crown cost is generally comparable to a traditional lab-made crown, with the added convenience of completing treatment in one visit. We are out of network with all insurances (except VA). However, all insurances have in- and out-of-network benefits, and our team at the front desk will help you navigate and file claims to take advantage of any insurance benefits you may have.
View Financial OptionsAlternatives to Consider
A traditional, lab-fabricated crown remains an option for cases where same-day technology may not be the best fit, typically involving a temporary crown for one to two weeks while the final restoration is made.
Why Choose Little Mountain Dentistry for Same-Day Crowns
Our Little Mountain team invested in in-office digital scanning and milling technology specifically to save patients the hassle of a second appointment and a temporary crown whenever it’s clinically appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Day Crowns
Most same-day crown appointments take a couple of hours from digital scan to final placement, though exact timing can vary by case.
CEREC-style same-day crown technology uses a digital scan of your tooth to design and mill a custom ceramic crown in-office, allowing many patients to leave with a permanent crown the same day.
A traditional crown requires a temporary while a lab fabricates the final crown, while a same-day crown is designed, milled, and placed during a single visit.
Same-day ceramic crowns are designed to be as durable as traditional crowns and, with proper care, can last many years.
Yes, the ceramic material used for same-day crowns is designed to be just as durable as traditional lab-made crowns.
Your dentist will let you know during your visit and discuss a traditional, lab-fabricated crown as an alternative.
No special care is needed beyond normal brushing, flossing, and regular checkups once your crown is placed.
Many teeth are good candidates, though your dentist will confirm suitability for your specific tooth during your visit.
Coverage is generally similar to a traditional crown; our team can help verify your specific benefits before treatment.
Get a Custom Crown in Just One Visit
Skip the temporary crown with advanced same-day technology available right here in our office.