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A member asked:
Some dentists offer same-day crowns, while others do temps and send off your impression to a lab. is one method better or do you get same results?
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Yes: you should get the same result as the same material is used
Answered 1/29/2016
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Both work: Same day crowns are done by digital computerization and are milled on site. My results are that they are fine as long as crown margins are not below the tissue level. When replacing a crown with decay below the crown and tissue, I find the traditional impression and lab to make for a more accurate final fit
Answered 1/29/2016
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1 Appointment Crown: Yes, you go home with your beautiful, finished, permanent crown the same day you come in. The dentist can do it all at your chairside saving you time and money.
Answered 2/5/2016
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