Beautiful, Durable Crowns in One Day
Technology has encouraged major advancements in the art of dentistry, which affords us with the opportunity to improve the treatment we provide to our patients. Until recent years, waiting for weeks was a necessary part of having a dental crown because it required the use of a dental lab to create your final restoration.
Same-Day Dental Crowns
Using E4D technology, we can actually create your dental crown in our Fayetteville dental office in one appointment without the need for temporaries or waiting weeks for a final restoration.
Just because treatment is fast and convenient does not mean that we skimp on quality. On the contrary, E4D crowns often fit better than lab-created crowns because we eliminate the middleman and the entire process happens under the experienced hand of one of our doctors. Their commitment to excellence in dentistry and years of experience provides great results for our patients.
What to Expect with Same-Day Dental Crown Treatment
Like CEREC same-day crowns, E4D utilizes digital impressions. E4D, however, uses laser imaging to capture the image of your tooth, providing more accurate results. Our patients love that they can avoid the gooey impression material of the past and that they don’t have to wait for their dental crown.
With patient comfort on the top of our practice priorities, you can rest assured that your treatment will feel comfortable. We will completely anesthetize your tooth before we begin and make sure that it stays that way over the duration of your procedure.
After removing decay, damaged tooth structure, and any old restoration material, We will take an impression of your tooth. It is important for your new crown to feel comfortable to both adjacent and opposing teeth to protect the integrity of your bite.
With the digital information we upload from our E4D software, your crown will be created out of durable ceramic. We will take a custom shade of your tooth and apply natural-looking coloration and glaze, which will ensure that your new crown matches your other teeth.
The final step includes permanently bonding your crown to your tooth and making any final adjustments to the restoration, so that your bite fits together perfectly.
Benefits of Same-Day Crowns Using E4D Technology
In addition to the convenience of receiving a final restoration in one day, E4D crowns also have the following benefits:
- Durable and long-lasting with proper care
- Esthetic appearance custom designed
- Affordable because we eliminate the need for a lab
- Eliminates old-fashioned impressions (that often distort)
Convenience and quality are important to our patients. Fortunately, you can have both when you join our dental family!
Contact Us to Learn More
If you are interested in having your dental crown treatment completed in one day, contact Northwest Arkansas Family Dental to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The amount of sensitivity you feel after a crown will vary, as will the length of time you will notice that your tooth feels extra sensitive. In general, the closer we get to the root portion of the tooth when preparing it to receive the crown, the greater the chance that you’ll feel sensitivity.
It can also depend on the reason for the dental crown. If you come to our office with a toothache and we perform a root canal then place a crown on the treated tooth, the affected area might be sensitive and a bit uncomfortable for a few days after the procedure.
Are dental crowns sensitive?
Regardless of the reason, crown sensitivity is quite common. Most patients can expect it to last for about a week or two after getting treatment. If the pain lasts beyond that, be sure to give us a call, and we can take a look to ensure the sensitivity is not coming from an adjacent tooth. If you notice pain when you bite down on the new crown, it might need to be adjusted, and we can also take care of this.
Contact Northwest Arkansas Family Dental today
We welcome Fayetteville, AR residents to contact our practice to learn more about dental crowns and the services we offer at Northwest Arkansas Family Dental.
At Northwest Arkansas Family Dental, we never want our patients to need a tooth crown and have to wait weeks. We don’t want them to endure the choky impression materials either. For these reasons, we offer CEREC same-day crowns in Fayetteville, AR.
We make your tooth crown from quality ceramic after taking a comfortable digital impression. This impression is sent to our on-site computer, and then it is off to our in-house lab. All this happens while you are in our dental office!
Your Fayetteville dentist provides a final fit adjustment, shading, and polish, and you are ready to smile, enjoy your favorite meals, and not worry about your tooth any longer.
Why Ceramic?
We believe that ceramic closely matches natural teeth. It is durable, takes well to a polish, and is easy to brush and floss—no added maintenance.
Our patients have been thrilled with their same-day crowns, and we think you’ll be as well. No one will even know you have a dental crown. They will simply see a seamless smile.
For Same-Day Crowns in Fayetteville, Get in Touch with Us
If you have a damaged or unsightly tooth, ask a member of our team about dental crowns.
Dental crowns have a variety of important uses for our patients, and your dentist in Fayetteville, AR uses them widely across all of dentistry.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a treated tooth. We design this crown to look like a natural tooth.
In our dental office, we use CEREC same-day crowns because we want our patients to have a fully functional smile at all times. No waiting weeks for your fitting. No goopy materials to take impressions. We create your crown using on-site digital impressions and our own lab.
Dental Crowns at Work
In general dentistry, a same-day crown strengthens your vulnerable tooth following root canal therapy or trauma. In this situation, the crown works by creating a safe zone between your weakened tooth and your bite. This protects the tooth from a sudden fracture.
When you consider tooth replacement, think of dental crowns. In this capacity, a dental crown works by topping a dental implant post or by anchoring a bridge of replacement teeth (or a single tooth) across your smile gap.
In cosmetic dentistry, a dental crown conceals tooth flaws like chips, discoloration, and shape issues.
Because we use dental crowns in so many capacities, it only makes sense to offer same-day crowns in our dental office.
For Same-Day Dental Crowns in Fayetteville, AR, Contact Us
To learn more about crowns or to schedule a dental checkup, get in touch with our dental team today.
Dental crowns are highly effective as restorative solutions for damaged teeth and as replacements following tooth loss. While crowns boast impressive durability, they’re not invincible. Fortunately, in the event of damage, dental crowns can be replaced.
The most common factors that necessitate the replacement of a crown include:
- Wear and tear over time
- Chipping
- A crown comes loose or falls out
- Changes in the underlying tooth structure.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Typically Last?
The longevity of a dental crown depends on various factors, including its location in the mouth, as well as the patient’s oral hygiene practices and habits. The most important factor in a crown’s longevity, however, is the material of which it’s comprised:
- Porcelain crowns, which blend seamlessly with natural teeth are more prone to chipping. With proper care, porcelain crowns typically last 5 to 15 years
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, which combine aesthetics and strength, usually last 10 to 15 years before requiring replacement
- Ceramic or zirconia crowns also offer an excellent combination of aesthetics and durability, with a typical lifespan of 15 to 20 years
- Crowns made from durable metals like gold or silver, though less aesthetically appealing, offer exceptional durability, with lifespans of up to 30 years or more.
Precisely Placing Dental Crowns in Fayetteville, AK
If you’re looking for a dentist in Fayetteville with experience and expertise in effectively placing dental crowns and working with patients afterward to ensure their longevity, contact dentists Dr. Wade Kifer and the Northwest Arkansas Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!
Meet Our Providers:
Dr. Wade Kifer DDS
I was born in Missouri and lived there until about age 13, when I moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas. I believe it was there that I first became interested in dentistry. I have always loved ...
Dr. Megan Johnson DMD
I am originally from Eastern Arkansas and grew up in Marion. I attended college at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee, where I graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in ...
Same-Day Dental Crowns Technology
E4D Technology
CAD-CAM Technology implements some of the most exciting developments to ensure that your dental restorations are both accurate and esthetic. CAD-CAM combines digital 3-D scan technology with computer-aided design and manufacture to ensure proper fit and function for dental restorations such as crowns and bridges.
By using CAD-CAM, we can eliminate the need for sticky impressions and provide our patients with convenient treatment, beautiful results, and precise fit when it comes to their dental restorations. We create your dental restorations in our office while you wait!
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