Are Same-Day Crowns as Durable as Traditional Crowns?

Same-day crowns offer a clear advantage that’s reflected in their name. Digital impressions, crown manufacturing, and crown placement all happen during a single appointment. That’s different from traditional crowns, which require several appointments and waiting time. 

At (practice name) in (practice location), the team routinely treats weak, cracked, and worn-down teeth with high-quality ceramic dental crowns. Our experts can tell you about the advantages of various crown types, including same-day and traditional crowns. 

In this article, we compare same-day crowns to traditional crowns and discuss their durability. 

What to expect while getting same-day crowns

You might need a crown after breaking a tooth or if a root canal has weakened one. No matter your reason, same-day options allow you to protect the tooth and restore your smile’s appearance rapidly. 

To create a same-day crown, the team uses computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to make a digital impression of your tooth. This process replaces the traditional process of using putty to make dental impressions. 

The team feeds the digital impressions into software that designs and manufactures your custom crown on-site. The machine carves your crown out of a block of solid ceramic, a material commonly used in dentistry for its durability and tooth-like appearance. 

Once the crown is ready, the team checks the fit before bonding it to your tooth. You won’t need to wear a temporary crown before this happens. 

All of these steps happen in just one appointment at (practice name). You can go home with your brand-new, permanent crown the same day. 

Who can get a same-day crown?

Same-day crowns are an attractive option for anyone interested in saving time. However, they’re not the most suitable type of crown for everyone. You may need to address oral health problems like gum disease first. 

Generally, you might be a candidate for a same-day crown if you have:

• Mild to moderate tooth damage
• No serious current oral health problems
• Minimal tooth decay

The team at (practice name) thoroughly examines your mouth and might take X-rays to ensure you can safely get a same-day crown. If you’re not a candidate for a same-day crown, you get a traditional crown instead. 

Durability of same-day crowns vs. traditional 

Same-day crowns are highly durable and can often last just as long as traditional crowns, which is 10-15 years on average. With both options, be mindful of what you eat and continue taking excellent care of your teeth. 

To make your same-day crowns last as long as possible, you should:

• Avoid chewing on ice cubes, solid nuts, popcorn seeds, and other solid objects
• Avoid sticky foods like taffy 
• Brush your teeth daily to reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease
• Floss between your teeth daily 
• Keep an eye on the crown and report any damage or looseness
• Get a custom mouth guard if you grind your teeth at night
• Get regular dental cleanings and exams

With proper care and maintenance, a crown can last decades longer than the average. Talk to your dentist about other crown care tips. 

Get in touch

Are you due for a dental crown? Call (practice name) or request an appointment online to learn more about same-day and traditional crowns.