Same-Day Crown in Wheaton, IL
Traditional dental crowns require two appointments and weeks of waiting with a temporary in place. Same-day CEREC crowns at 20/32 Dental Co. in Wheaton, IL eliminate all of that. Using advanced CAD/CAM technology, Dr. de la Fuente designs, mills, and places a permanent ceramic crown in a single visit — usually in about two hours. We provide same-day crowns for patients from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, and across DuPage County.
What Is a CEREC Same-Day Crown?
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. It is a state-of-the-art system that combines 3D digital scanning, computer-aided design, and in-office milling to produce a custom ceramic crown while you wait. There are no messy impression trays, no temporary crowns, and no second appointment.
The crown is milled from a solid block of high-quality ceramic that is strong, natural-looking, and biocompatible. It is the same material used by top dental labs, delivered in a fraction of the time.
How Same-Day Crowns Work
Step 1: Digital Scan
Instead of biting into a tray of putty, Dr. de la Fuente uses a small handheld scanner to capture a precise 3D image of your tooth and surrounding teeth. The scan takes just a few minutes and is completely comfortable.
Step 2: Digital Design
The scan is used to design your crown on-screen using specialized software. Every contour, contact point, and bite relationship is fine-tuned digitally for a perfect fit.
Step 3: In-Office Milling
The design is sent to our in-office milling unit, which carves the crown from a solid ceramic block in about 15 minutes. You can watch the process happen right in the office.
Step 4: Bonding
Dr. de la Fuente checks the fit, makes any final adjustments, and permanently bonds the crown to your tooth. You leave with a finished restoration the same day.
Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
One Visit, One Crown
No temporary crown, no return visit, no waiting. Your permanent crown is placed the same day.
No Messy Impressions
Digital scanning replaces the uncomfortable impression trays, making the experience faster and more pleasant.
Precision Fit
Computer-aided design ensures a level of accuracy that rivals or exceeds traditional lab methods.
Natural Appearance
CEREC ceramic closely mimics the translucency and color of natural tooth enamel for a beautiful, seamless result.
Less Time Off Work
With everything completed in one appointment, you spend less time in the dental chair and more time living your life.
When a Same-Day Crown Is the Right Choice
Same-day crowns are an excellent option for:
- Teeth weakened by large fillings or decay
- Cracked or fractured teeth
- Teeth restored after root canal therapy
- Cosmetic improvement of misshapen or severely discolored teeth
- Patients with busy schedules who need efficient treatment
Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Day Crowns
CEREC technology uses 3D digital scanning and computer-aided design to create a precise crown, which is then milled from a solid block of ceramic right in our Wheaton office. The entire process — scanning, designing, milling, and bonding — is completed in a single appointment.
Yes. CEREC crowns are milled from high-quality ceramic blocks that are extremely durable and designed to withstand normal biting and chewing forces. They perform comparably to traditional lab-fabricated crowns.
Most same-day crown appointments are completed in about two hours. You arrive with a damaged tooth and leave with a permanent, custom-fitted crown.
Absolutely. We select from a range of ceramic shades to match the color and translucency of your natural teeth. The result blends seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
One Visit. One Crown. Done.
Skip the temporary and the second appointment. Get your permanent crown in a single visit at our Wheaton, IL office.
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