Traditional dental crowns have been used to correct flaws and decay in smiles for years using a two-appointment process. However, due to recent technological advancements, you can now get crowns designed, fitted, and placed in the same day. Dental crowns in Hiram are restorations that caps or encircles the visible part of your tooth. So, what’s the difference between traditional crowns and same-day crowns? Also, is one better than the other? Keep reading to learn the answer from your local dentist.
Differences Between Traditional and Same-Day Crowns
There are many differences between traditional and same day crowns, but which restoration is better? See some of the key differences between the two below:
Material
Same-day crowns consist only of ceramic. On the other hand, traditional crowns can consist of various materials like porcelain, ceramic, and metal. Dental crowns with metal are incredibly durable because metal fuses well with dentin (the sensitive inside part of your tooth).
Time
Traditional crowns require two appointments, with some waiting in between for the design and creation of your crown. In your first appointment, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to create a crown that looks like your natural smile.
As the name of same-day crowns might suggest, your crown can be fabricated and placed during the same appointment.
Strength
Since professionals in a lab construct traditional crowns, they are much stronger and long lasting compared to same-day crowns. The variety of materials used in a traditional crown make it stronger than the 100% ceramic same-day crowns.
Attention to Detail
Same-day crowns are aesthetically appealing and natural looking for a restoration that was made and placed during the same appointment, but if you want a restoration that exactly matches your teeth, you’re better off with traditional crowns. This especially matters if you are restoring a front tooth, or more visible teeth in your smile.
The attention to detail is greater with traditional crowns because experts in a lab take the time to precisely match your crown to your natural teeth.
Which One is Better: Traditional or Same-Day?
The main advantage same day crowns have is that they can be fabricated and placed for a good looking and feeling smile on the same day. Although traditional crowns take a longer amount of time, most dentists can agree they are a much better, stronger, and more realistic looking restoration compared to their same-day counterpart.
Talk to your dentist in Hiram about which dental crowns would be best for you. They will be able to talk through what you’re wanting out of your restoration, and they’ll be able to recommend the right option for you.
About the Practice
At Distinctive Dentistry, we have a team of 3 highly-trained dentists who enjoy providing the best care possible to their community. They offer dental crowns at their practice to restore your smile’s look and feel. They can be contacted through their website or by phone at (770) 445-6606 for any questions you may have.
