The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns

Hoertdoerfer Dentistry • April 2, 2024

What's the difference between a single-visit dental crown and a lab fabricated one?

Dental crowns restore damaged teeth, but the choice between same-day crowns and traditional crowns involves considering time, technology, and customization.

  • Time and Convenience: Same-day crowns offer a transformative solution by providing a permanent crown in just one visit, eliminating the wait and multiple appointments associated with traditional crowns.
  • Technology and Customization: Utilizing CEREC technology, same-day crowns use digital impressions for on-site creation, ensuring a quick and accurate fit. Traditional crowns depend on dental labs and can involve discrepancies in fit and color.
  • Material and Durability: Both options use durable materials like porcelain, but same-day crowns leverage advanced technology for a match that doesn't compromise on natural teeth's look and feel.
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Seeing the Convenience in Having a Same-Day Crown

Opting for a same-day crown transforms dental care by leveraging CEREC technology to streamline the procedure into a single visit. This approach eliminates temporary crowns and cuts down on additional dental appointments, offering a seamless and more comfortable experience.


The accuracy of digital impressions ensures a precise fit, minimizing post-procedure adjustments and discomfort. Consequently, same-day crowns emerge as a more convenient and preferred choice for many patients, simplifying dental restoration.


Are CEREC crowns as good as traditional crowns?

The debate between the quality of CEREC crowns and traditional crowns is common among patients considering dental restoration options. Both types aim to restore the function and aesthetic of damaged or decayed teeth effectively. However, they differ in material options, creation process, and customization capabilities.

  • Material Quality: CEREC crowns are made from high-quality ceramic materials that match the strength and appearance of natural teeth.
  • Creation Process: While CEREC crowns are crafted using advanced digital technology in a single visit, traditional crowns are created in a dental lab over multiple appointments.
  • Customization and Fit: Digital impressions used for CEREC crowns ensure a precise fit, whereas traditional crowns rely on physical molds.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: Both CEREC and traditional crowns offer excellent aesthetic results, but CEREC's technology allows for slight adjustments to better match the surrounding teeth.
  • Durability: Studies have shown that both types of crowns have comparable long-term durability when properly cared for.


Overall, CEREC crowns are as effective as traditional crowns, offering added convenience and efficiency without compromising on quality or durability.

Are you in need of a dental crown? Take action immediately

Recognizing the need for a dental crown is the first step towards restoring your dental health and preserving your beautiful smile. Whether it's due to a damaged tooth, extensive decay, or the need to cover a dental implant, the urgency to seek professional dental advice cannot be overstated. (Contact our office today is you have any questions)


Delaying treatment can lead to further complications, affecting not only the tooth in question but also the surrounding teeth and overall oral health.


Our Manchester NH office offers same-day crown solutions that significantly reduce the time and visits required for traditional crowns. Thanks to advanced CEREC technology, the process of getting a dental crown has become more efficient and less intrusive.


If you suspect that you or a loved one might be in need of a crown, scheduling an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible is crucial. Early action can prevent the situation from worsening, ensuring a quicker and more effective restoration of your tooth's function and aesthetic appeal.


Remember, taking immediate action not only protects your teeth but also saves you time and potential discomfort in the long run. Your dental health is an integral part of your overall wellbeing, and with the options available today, there's no reason to delay getting the care you need.

We believe… that every patient deserves the convenience of single visit crowns.

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Restore function while saving time and money

Same-day crowns offer a swift and economical solution to dental restoration, addressing key patient concerns around time and cost. This innovative treatment significantly cuts down on dental visits, sparing you time and the inconvenience of frequent appointments.


Thanks to precise digital technology, same-day crowns reduce the need for temporaries and adjustments, enhancing treatment efficiency. Despite a potentially higher initial cost compared to traditional crowns, the overall savings on time, travel, and follow-up visits render it a cost-effective option.



Opting for same-day crowns leverages advanced technology to efficiently restore dental health, making it a wise investment.

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Hoertdoerfer Dentistry in Manchester NH Does Same-Day Crowns for You and Your Smile

At Hoertdoerfer Dentistry, our dedication to combining advanced technology with personalized care sets us apart. Specializing in same-day crowns, we're here to efficiently restore your smile in just one visit.


Our team leverages cutting-edge CEREC technology, streamlining your dental care while ensuring top-notch results.


Experience a seamless dental visit at our Manchester, NH office, where your time and comfort are our top priorities. Don’t delay in addressing your dental needs.


Contact Hoertdoerfer Dentistry to book your appointment for a same-day crown and take a significant step toward a healthier, radiant smile. Let us enhance your smile and convenience in one visit.

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