Technology Assistance for Quick Repairs and Same Day Crowns

When examining a problematic tooth, it is important to keep in mind your treatment options. If you have a cavity, you may need a filling. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may need a fixed bridge. These types of procedures can require more than one appointment, as the examination, crafting and production of the actual appliance can take time to psychically make. But what if we told you that you could have one appointment, resulting in same day crowns in San Francisco, CA?

Learn more about our practice in San Francisco, CA by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Justin Shek, Dr. Clement Shek, Dr. Lynne Wong and Dr. Jade Tran today!

Technological Solutions Without the Wait

Same Day Dental Crowns in San Francisco, CACAD/CAM dentistry—known as “Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing”—has improved the designing and creation of dental restorations since the 1980s. With this advanced technology, our doctors are able to conduct an examination, digitally send the information to our in-house lab and craft ceramic prostheses for you to walk out wearing all in the exact same day. Used for restorations, such as crowns, inlays and onlays, fixed bridges and veneers, CAD/CAM allows us to turn 3-D scans of problematic teeth into real-life dental solutions. Because we do not rely on external lab services, we are able to design, create and apply specialized restorations all in one simple visit.

Safe, Quick Restorations with CEREC

Constructing, producing and inserting ceramic restorations in one visit is possible! CEREC—gaining its name from “CEramic REConstructions”—is a method of CAD/CAM dentistry that allows for the production of chairside dental restorations, and ultimately, same day crowns. After a careful examination with an intraoral camera, information is sent to our in-house lab, and our doctors are able to create a ceramic crown or other restoration during the timeframe of your appointment. This eliminates multiple appointments, and allows for immediate restorations to be inserted in one appointment.