At most practices, the preparation and placement of a crown requires two appointments. At Fleur de Lis, however, thanks to our in-house ceramic crown fabrication ability we can place a crown in just one visit.
First, we must prepare the tooth. Decayed or damaged areas of the tooth are removed and the tooth is thoroughly cleaned. Next, to make room for the crown, we shave off a portion of the tooth enamel. We then take digital measurements and photos and send them to our CEREC system, which uses CAD/CAM technology to design and then create your porcelain crown. This fabrication only takes around 30 minutes. When your crown is finished, we test it for fit and color match with your adjacent teeth. We make adjustments as necessary, and then we cement the crown onto your tooth permanently.