When dental emergencies strike or you simply can’t afford to wait weeks for a permanent restoration, same-day crowns and bridges may be the perfect solution. At Pharr Road Dentistry, we’ve revolutionized the traditional dental restoration process by offering cutting-edge CEREC technology that creates beautiful, durable crowns and bridges in just one appointment. This means our Atlanta patients no longer need to juggle multiple visits or deal with uncomfortable temporary restorations.
Pharr Road Dentistry, a trusted Buckhead dental practice with over 40 years of experience, combines the expertise of Dr. Paul McDonald and Dr. Keya Patel with advanced digital dental technology. Our team specializes in creating natural-looking dental restorations that perfectly match your existing teeth, restoring both function and aesthetics in a single convenient visit.
Same-day dental crowns are custom-made ceramic restorations created and placed during a single dental appointment. Unlike the traditional crown process, which requires multiple appointments spread over several weeks, CEREC technology enables our dentists to design, mill, and place your permanent crown in just one visit. This revolutionary approach uses advanced 3D imaging and computer-aided design to create a precise digital impression of your prepared tooth.
For patients missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge provides a permanent solution by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth. Using the same CEREC technology, we can create and place custom-made dental bridges in a single appointment. This means you can walk in with missing or damaged teeth and leave with a complete, functional smile—all in the same day.
The most apparent advantage of same-day crowns and bridges is the convenience of a single appointment procedure. Traditional methods require at least two visits: one for preparation and impressions, and another to place the permanent restoration after weeks of waiting. Our one-visit crown procedure eliminates the need for temporary crowns, which can be uncomfortable, ill-fitting, and prone to falling out at inconvenient times.
Beyond convenience, CEREC technology offers superior precision and aesthetics. Digital impression technology captures the exact dimensions of your tooth without the need for messy putty materials, while computer design ensures a perfect fit and a natural appearance. The high-quality ceramic material is exceptionally durable while being color-matched to your natural teeth, creating seamless dental restorations that both look and feel natural.
Your same-day crown or bridge procedure begins with tooth preparation, where our dentist gently reshapes the tooth to create space for the restoration. Rather than using traditional putty impressions, we use digital scanning technology to create a precise 3D model of your mouth. This digital impression is instantly transferred to our chairside design software, where our dentist custom designs your restoration to exact specifications.
Once the design is complete, the specifications are sent to our in-office milling unit. This remarkable machine carves your custom restoration from a solid block of high-quality ceramic material in approximately 15 minutes. The use of durable ceramic ensures your restoration will withstand the pressures of daily chewing while maintaining its beautiful appearance for years to come.
The final step involves checking the fit, making any necessary adjustments, and permanently bonding the restoration to your tooth. Your dentist will ensure proper bite alignment and verify that the color matches your natural teeth perfectly. From start to finish, the entire process typically takes less than two hours, allowing you to restore damaged teeth or replace missing teeth in a single appointment.
Same-day crowns and bridges are ideal for patients with busy schedules who need to restore damaged teeth quickly and efficiently. If you have a cracked, severely decayed, or fractured tooth that requires protection beyond what a filling can provide, a same-day crown offers immediate restoration. For those experiencing tooth loss, emergency dental bridges in Atlanta can quickly replace missing teeth and restore proper chewing function.
These advanced restorations also benefit patients preparing for special events who need quick smile enhancements. The precise fit and comfort of digitally designed restorations ensure you can speak, eat, and smile with confidence immediately following your appointment, without the awkward adjustment period often associated with traditional restorations.
While same-day crowns and bridges are crafted from durable ceramic material, proper maintenance ensures their longevity. Continue your regular oral hygiene routine, including brushing twice daily and flossing around your restoration. Though the ceramic material won’t develop cavities, the natural tooth beneath remains susceptible to decay, making thorough cleaning essential.
Your restoration should function like a natural tooth, allowing you to eat normally and maintain your regular lifestyle. However, like natural teeth, excessive force from habits such as ice chewing or using teeth as tools should be avoided. With proper care, your same-day restoration can provide many years of functional and aesthetic benefits.
Don’t let damaged or missing teeth impact your quality of life any longer. At Pharr Road Dentistry, our experienced Atlanta dentists combine over four decades of clinical excellence with cutting-edge CEREC technology to provide convenient, high-quality dental restorations in just one visit. Our warm, patient-centered approach ensures your comfort throughout the procedure while delivering expertly crafted dental restorations that restore both function and confidence.
Contact Pharr Road Dentistry today at (404) 261-1486 or complete our online contact form to schedule your same-day crown or bridge consultation. Our Buckhead office features state-of-the-art equipment and a caring team dedicated to providing anxiety-free dental treatment with results that truly transform smiles.
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