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One-visit CEREC crowns that look beautiful and last
Walden Dental knows that you have many prospects for a “dental home” for your family in Austin, Texas. However, our dentist, Dr. David Frank, stands out with treatments that you can’t find at other dentists’ offices in our area. For instance, we offer one-visit CEREC crowns as a fast and easy alternative to the typical or standard way that these dental restorations are done at other offices. While our approach is associated with a hassle-free, convenient experience, Dr. Frank never compromises on the quality of these crowns. You can get the best of both worlds – a great treatment experience and long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Do crowns preserve teeth?
Yes, crowns are a common dental treatment that is used to strengthen and rebuild weakened or brittle teeth. Made from dental materials, the crown is designed to fit on top of the remaining tooth structure. Of course, we have to remove any areas of decay or damage. So, each crown strengthens what is left of the natural tooth. It may be recommended when your decayed or damaged tooth can’t be repaired adequately with more conservative restorations, such as dental fillings. Or, we even use them to replace old or worn fillings. They may be the only way to “save” teeth that are deeply infected, because crowns are generally recommended following root canal therapy. With this treatment, we restore the natural tooth. Further damage is avoided that might lead to the loss of the affected tooth.
How are crowns typically made?
At other dentists’ offices that do not have same-day crown capabilities, the process takes at least two visits. The first visit involves preparing your natural tooth. Damaged areas of the tooth are removed. Information about the tooth is also collected. This information is sent to an outside lab. The lab uses these details to make your dental crown. A temporary crown is also placed to protect the tooth while your permanent one is being made in the lab. Once the permanent crown is ready, you return to the dentist. During this second appointment, the temporary is removed. The permanent crown is applied. If everything looks and feels fine, the crown is cemented or secured firmly to the tooth. If not, the process of making the crown starts all over again.
How are you able to make crowns in one visit?
We use computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques. Specifically, Dr. Frank has invested in CEREC software and equipment to design and make your crown on-site. We have eliminated the “middle man” (the outside lab). Our team starts by cleaning and preparing the tooth to “accept” the crown. Then, we use CEREC software to transform digital scans of the tooth into a 3-dimensional model. Using this model, Dr. Frank designs your crown perfectly. This information is not sent to an outside lab. Instead, it is transferred to in-house equipment that then mills your crown from a solid, quality block of ceramic. You can even watch your crown being made! In the rare event we need to remake your crown, we can do so during the same appointment – no wait or additional trip necessary.
Why do your patients like one-visit crowns?
The benefits go beyond the obvious convenience and efficiency afforded by our high-tech approach to the crowns process. They include:
- The hassle of wearing a fragile, fracture-prone temporary crown is a thing of the past.
- “Human errors” are minimized by using these technologies, and crowns are made precisely and to patients’ exact specifications.
- CEREC crowns are known to be very strong and beautiful in appearance, as they are crafted/milled from a single block of high-performance dental ceramic.
- By keeping all steps in the process in-house, we support the ultimate in “quality control.” Patients have confidence that their crowns are made right and designed to last. We also offer ultimate transparency, because they can see the crown being made right in front of them.
There is likely a reason why you are exploring crowns. Perhaps you have an old crown or one that is failing. Maybe you are concerned about changes to a tooth. These are all reasons to reach out to us. You should also contact Walden Dental if it’s been longer than six months since your last dentist visit, even if your teeth look and feel good. We strive to prevent the problems and damage that lead to the need for restorations like dental crowns. Call (512) 337-8560 to speak with a member of our team in Austin, TX today.
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An experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. David Frank, makes dentistry affordable, personalized, and efficient in the communities of Austin, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Air Force Academy, after which he attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Frank's decision to become a dentist resulted from his father's advice, "be your own boss." He then moved to Austin in 2015 to practice dentistry.
Dr. Frank is dedicated to restoring beautiful smiles and quality of life. At Walden Dental, he does this in four steps; he makes the service transparent and affordable, personalizes the service to each individual, ensures that your time is not wasted, and offers many services under one roof, eliminating the need to visit multiple dentists. He is a firm believer in making the lives of his patients easier.