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.
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