Usually, with conventional crowns, bridges and veneers, the process requires at least two visits to Margolian Dentistry. Firstly, your teeth are prepared a detailed impression is taken and sent to the dental lab. They then handcraft your new restorations, a process that can take a couple of weeks to complete. In the meantime, your prepared teeth are protected with temporary restorations, and you do need to take a bit of care not to dislodge or break these by avoiding very hard, sticky or crunchy foods. Once the restorations are ready, you return to the dental office so they can be tried in and adjusted to fit perfectly before they are bonded permanently in place.
There is no need for a second appointment with same-day restorations as they can be custom-made within just a few hours. Same-day crowns, bridges and veneers are made from advanced ceramics that are extremely strong, beautiful and durable.
The Process for Same Day Crowns, Bridges and Veneers
Much of the process for having a same-day restoration in Whitby is no different from having an ordinary restoration. Initially, your teeth are prepared, and the next stage is to scan the tooth preparations digitally. Margolian Dentistry is equipped with an advanced iTero scanner that eliminates the need for messy, uncomfortable tray impressions. Using a scanner ensures having an impression is a far more pleasant experience, especially for anyone with a strong gag reflex and who struggles with conventional tray impressions.
Instead of a tray impression, the digital scanner takes hundreds of pictures of your teeth stitched together to create a 3-D digital impression. In addition to being far more comfortable, a digital impression is also much more accurate, eliminating distortions that can often happen with conventional tray impressions. The 3-D digital impression is available to view almost instantly, so our dentist can check it is accurate, ensuring adequate room for the restoration to be made optimally.
The next stage is to design your new restoration using sophisticated software. The software enables our dentist to make sure the design is functional and will create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It doesn’t take very long to design the crown, bridge or veneer in Oshawa, and once it is ready, the design is sent to the on-site milling machine.
The milling machine creates your new restoration from a solid block of ceramic material that is pre-shaded to blend in beautifully with your natural teeth. The milling machine can create your new restoration quite quickly, and using this advanced technology ensures the crown, bridge, or veneer is precision made, so it fits exactly. A precise fit is important for any restoration because it ensures the tooth underneath is fully protected, sealing out any harmful bacteria, and preventing infection and decay. Once the restoration is milled, it is hand-finished and checked carefully to ensure it is perfect.
The final stage of treatment is to try in your new restoration, ensure you are happy with the finish and appearance and permanently cement it in place. You can receive your new crown, bridge or veneer just a few hours after your teeth are initially prepared. It’s extremely quick and convenient and provides a high-quality outcome.
Once you receive your beautiful new restoration, you will want to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Make sure you have an excellent daily oral care routine, including daily flossing, and don’t forget to visit us regularly for your dental checkups and hygiene appointments in Ajax.
