Getting a dental crown at Desai Dental Care typically takes two visits, spaced about two to three weeks apart. Certain factors, like the tooth's location and whether additional treatment is needed beforehand, can affect your overall timeline slightly, but the process typically goes like this:
Your First Visit: Prep and Digital Impressions
At your initial appointment, Dr. Abhishek Desai examines and prepares your tooth by removing any damaged structure and shaping it to support a crown properly. Then, using an intraoral scanner, he captures precise digital impressions of your tooth, from which a permanent restoration will be custom-made. He’ll then place a temporary crown to protect the vulnerable treated tooth while your permanent crown is being made.
The Wait: Custom Fabrication
After your first visit, the digital impressions are sent to a dental lab, where a crown that matches the shape and shade of your surrounding teeth and is precisely fitted to your treated tooth is custom-fabricated. This process typically takes two to three weeks.
Your Second Visit: Final Placement
When your permanent crown is ready, Dr. Desai removes the temporary crown and carefully checks the fit and bite of the custom restoration. If no adjustments are necessary, he then carefully and permanently cements the crown in place. This final visit is typically quicker and more straightforward than the initial preparation appointment.
Precisely Placing Dental Crowns in Langhorne, PA
If you’re interested in learning more about the process for getting a dental crown in Langhorne, PA, contact Dr. Abhishek Desai and the excellent Desai Dental Care team today to schedule a consultation and get a clear picture of your treatment timeline.