Same-Day Crowns in Lincoln Park
Walk in with a damaged tooth. Walk out with a finished, natural-looking crown, the same afternoon.
Support for a tooth that needs more.
Need a crown and want to understand your options? Ask White Glow Dental Studio whether a same-day restoration is appropriate for your tooth, your bite, and your treatment plan.
A crown covers a tooth to restore its shape and size and can help strengthen a weakened or damaged tooth. ADA
Same-day crown workflows use digital impressions and computer-aided design and manufacturing to create a restoration during one office visit for suitable cases.
Same-day crowns vs. laboratory-made
Convenience matters, but the right restoration matters more. Ask which approach your dentist recommends and why.
Same-day crowns
For suitable cases, an in-office digital workflow can allow crown design, fabrication, and placement in one visit. Cleveland Clinic
Laboratory-made crowns
A laboratory-made crown commonly involves separate preparation and placement appointments, with a temporary crown while the final restoration is made. Cleveland Clinic
SAME DAY CROWN PROCESS
We look and listen
A quick exam and digital images show us exactly how much healthy tooth we are working with, and we show you the same picture.
We prepare the tooth
The tooth is numbed and gently shaped so the crown fits like it grew there. This is the short part.
We scan and design
A small camera captures your bite in a few minutes. Your crown is designed on screen, and you can see it before we make it.
We place it the same day
The crown is milled, polished, and bonded into place. We check your bite until it feels like nothing happened, and you are done.
Same-day treatment is not right for every tooth.
Not everyone is a candidate for a same-day crown, and your dentist may recommend another approach.
Confirm whether your particular crown can be completed in one visit before scheduling. Appointment availability and any other necessary care should be discussed with the office.
Ask for a personalized estimate and a clear explanation of what is included. If you plan to use insurance, confirm your benefits and expected out-of-pocket amount before treatment.
One Appointment Instead of Three Weeks
A traditional crown means two visits, a messy impression, a temporary crown you have to baby, and a couple of weeks of waiting for a lab. We skip all of that. Digital scanning and in-office ceramics let us design your crown while you are in the chair and seat the finished tooth before you leave.
- No temporary crown to worry about
- No second appointment, no second day off work
- A digital scan instead of impression putty
- Shade-matched ceramic that blends with your smile
- You see the design on screen before it is made
- Right on Clark Street in Lincoln Park
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Common questions
Can every crown be completed in one day?
No. Same-day crowns are an option for suitable cases, not a guarantee for every tooth. Cleveland Clinic Ask the office to confirm your treatment plan and appointment needs.
Will I need a temporary crown?
A crown completed in a same-day visit can avoid the waiting period associated with a laboratory-made crown; a temporary is commonly used with the laboratory approach. Cleveland Clinic
Why would I need a crown rather than a filling?
A crown may be considered when a tooth is weakened, broken, or has too little remaining structure to support a large filling. ADA
Will the crown match my smile?
Your dentist checks the color, shape, and fit of the crown before placement. Cleveland Clinic Discuss your expectations and ask questions before the restoration is bonded.
How should I care for my crown?
Continue brushing and flossing, attend routine dental visits, and avoid habits such as chewing ice or other hard objects. Cleveland Clinic Contact the office if the bite does not feel right.
Let’s find the right restoration.
Call or request an appointment to discuss your tooth and whether a same-day crown is an option for you.
Visit White Glow Dental Studio at 2551 N Clark St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60614.