Are same-day dental crowns in San Juan Capistrano cost effective?

Dental crowns are used for a number of reasons. Minor damage and small cavities can usually be corrected with procedures such as cosmetic fillings, bonding, inlays, or onlays. However, none of these options are strong enough to rebuild a badly worn or damaged tooth, and they provide only limited protection from impact or pressure. In these situations, a dental crown can save a tooth that would otherwise require extraction.

Traditionally, crowns require two or three visits to the dentist, spaced several weeks apart. The impression of your tooth is shipped to a laboratory, the crown is manufactured, and then it is shipped back to your dentist. If there is a problem with the crown, it is sent back to the lab and, again, you wait. That lengthy, inconvenient method is becoming outdated. Today’s progressive dentists, such as Drs. Alex and Nina Basti, utilize in-office milling systems to create and place restorations in one visit.

One-day crowns and other restorations are naturally popular among busy patients who have better ways to spend their time than repeated dental appointments. However, with most things in life convenience is pricey. You may be concerned that this procedure is beyond your budget, but this is actually a very economical option.

Extra visits aren’t only inconvenient; they can be expensive as well. You may have to take time off work, cancel professional appointments, or take other measures to clear your schedule, as well as the cost of gas or taxi fare for every trip. Additionally, you may need to buy special softer foods while wearing a temporary crown, because they can be dislodged easily while eating. If a temporary restoration comes off, you need to make an emergency trip to the dentist. In the meantime, there is a risk of fracturing the underlying tooth, which would require additional dental work.

If you have any concerns about the quality of one-day crowns, just check out our smile gallery and testimonials. The doctors have mastered this technology so well that many of our patients are surprised by the beauty and perfect fit of their new crowns.

You deserve the very best that modern dentistry has to offer. Call 949-427-2096 today and schedule an appointment with Drs. Alex or Nina Basti.