Same-Day Dental Crowns in Maple Ridge
Making dental care as convenient and efficient as possible is an important part of what we do. Our Maple Ridge dentists offer same-day dental crowns to correct significant tooth damage in just one visit.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that restores a decayed, broken, weak or worn-down tooth. Dentists can also use crowns to cover dental implants and teeth that have had a root canal.
We know that damaged teeth can be an inconvenience, which is why, with CEREC® technology, we can design, mill, and place a permanent crown in a single appointment — no temporary crowns, no second visits, no messy impressions.
Your same-day crown is made possible by our digital dentistry technology — see how the scan, design, and milling come together.
Watch: Why Choose a Same-Day Crown
Dr. Navjot Dhillon walks through the scan, design, milling and fitting of a CEREC crown — all in one appointment.
Watch: A Same-Day Crown, Start to Finish
Dr. Sabrina Bhatti scans, designs, mills and fits a CEREC crown — the whole process in one appointment.
Video transcript
Would I be a candidate for a dental crown?
A dental crown is a material we put over your tooth to strengthen it — especially if you have had a root canal, or more than half of the tooth structure is missing. Crowns can be made of zirconia or all-porcelain, in particular a material called e.max. E.max is more aesthetic; zirconia gives us more strength. So we typically use zirconia on your back molars, where we need strength, and e.max porcelain on front teeth for a more lifelike look.
When is it necessary to come in for a crown?
We like to get it done as soon as possible — especially if you have pain while chewing, if the tooth structure is starting to break down, or if you have hot and cold sensitivity. If you leave it too long, you may end up needing a root canal on that tooth.
What is the process of putting a crown on a tooth?
Some practices do it in two visits: they prep the tooth, fit a temporary crown, and have you come back. We have invested in a technology called CEREC — CAD/CAM — which lets us make the crown the same day, in-house, with a better fit. The computer designs the crown, we hit manufacture, and it goes to the mill we have here in the office. The mill makes the crown the same day.
With a same-day crown you get fewer post-op complications such as sensitivity, and you never have a temporary crown. If you are travelling out of town, temporary crowns can come off. A same-day crown is cemented with a stronger cement, so you go home with less post-op sensitivity.
What am I allowed to eat and drink right away?
We ask you not to eat or drink anything for half an hour while the cement sets. Other than that, you carry on with whatever you want to eat.
Crowns As Part of the Process to Replace Missing Teeth
If you are missing teeth, a dental crown can be attached to a dental implant to restore the look and function of your smile. A dental implant provides a secure anchor for your new tooth replacement.
We also use crowns as part of dental bridge treatments, where a crown on either side of a gap supports a false tooth in between.
Benefits of CEREC Same-Day Crowns
- Single-Visit Convenience — Your crown is designed, milled, and placed in one appointment. No temporary crowns or second visits needed.
- Digital Impressions — We use the CEREC Primescan digital scanner instead of messy putty trays, for a more comfortable and accurate experience.
- Precision Fit — CAD/CAM software designs your crown to fit perfectly, matching the shape and colour of your natural teeth.
- Durable Materials — CEREC crowns are milled from solid blocks of high-quality ceramic, lasting up to 15 years with proper care.
- Customizable — Each crown is tailored to your unique tooth structure for a natural look and comfortable bite.
- Minimally Invasive — Less tooth preparation is needed compared to traditional crown methods.
Biomimetic Restorations as an Alternative to Crowns
Biomimetic dentistry emphasizes imitating nature to preserve and restore the health of your teeth. One of its core principles is preserving natural tooth structure, a departure from the conventional approach that often involves significant removal of healthy tooth structure to make room for a crown.
Benefits of biomimetic restorations include:
- Designed to mimic the natural structure of teeth
- Requires less-aggressive tooth preparation than crowns
- Retains more natural tooth structure for future treatments
- Materials closely resemble the functional properties of natural teeth
- Minimizes the risk of tooth fractures