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A Custom Crown in Just One Visit
Getting a dental crown used to mean multiple appointments, messy impressions, weeks with a temporary crown, and the hassle of returning to have the final one placed. Same-day crown technology changes all of that. Now you can have a beautifully crafted, custom crown designed, milled, and placed in a single visit.
At Broadway Dental of Millbrae, Dr. Donald Yang uses Glidewell Fastmill.io technology to create high-quality, metal-free restorations right here in the office. It is a faster, more convenient way to restore a damaged tooth without sacrificing quality, precision, or the natural look you want.
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What Are Same-Day Crowns?
Same-day crowns are custom dental crowns designed and created in the office during a single appointment, using advanced CAD/CAM technology. Instead of sending impressions to an outside lab and waiting weeks for your crown to be made, Dr. Yang handles the entire process in one visit.
We use the patented Glidewell Fastmill.io system, which designs and crafts durable, metal-free ceramic restorations on site. The crown is created from a solid block of ceramic for strength and shaped for a precise fit and a natural appearance, all while you wait.
The Technology Behind Your Same-Day Crown: Glidewell Fastmill.io
Same-day crowns are made possible by an impressive piece of in-office technology called the Glidewell Fastmill.io system. It is a patented CAD/CAM solution, which stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, that combines precise digital design with on-site milling to produce a finished crown while you wait. In simple terms, it lets us design and build your restoration in the office rather than sending the work to an outside lab.
Here is what makes the Fastmill.io system so effective:
- 3D digital modeling: Instead of physical impressions, the system captures detailed digital images of your tooth and builds an accurate 3D model, viewed on a high-definition screen.
- Precision design: Dr. Yang uses that 3D model to design your restoration with exacting detail, fine-tuning the fit, shape, and appearance for a natural result before anything is milled.
- On-site ceramic milling: Once the design is complete, the Fastmill.io machine crafts your crown from a solid block of ceramic, typically in about 15 minutes. Milling from a single solid block produces a strong, highly durable restoration.
- Metal-free, biocompatible results: The ceramic used is metal-free and biocompatible, delivering a restoration that looks natural and blends beautifully with your surrounding teeth.
Because the entire workflow, from imaging to design to milling, happens under one roof, there is no need for messy impressions, temporary crowns, or weeks of waiting on a lab. The result is a faster, more comfortable experience without any compromise on the quality, strength, or fit of your final crown. It is advanced technology working quietly behind the scenes to give you a better dental experience.
How Your Same-Day Crown Is Created
The entire process happens in one appointment, often in less than two hours, with no additional visits required. You leave the same day with a permanent, custom crown and a fully restored tooth.
1
Preparing the tooth
Dr. Yang removes any decay and prepares the tooth to receive the crown.
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Digital imaging
Using the Fastmill.io 3D modeling software, we capture precise digital images of your tooth, with no messy impression trays.
3
Designing the crown
Dr. Yang views the 3D model on a high-definition screen and designs a restoration for a precise fit and a natural, attractive look.
4
Milling your crown
The Fastmill.io machine crafts your custom crown from a solid block of ceramic, typically in about 15 minutes.
5
Placement
The finished crown is bonded into place, then adjusted and polished for a comfortable, natural finish.
Same-Day Crowns vs Traditional Crowns
Both same-day and traditional crowns restore and protect a damaged tooth, but the experience is very different. Traditional crowns require at least two appointments, physical impressions, a temporary crown, and a wait of a week or more while an outside lab fabricates the final restoration. Same-day crowns complete the entire process in one visit using in-office 3D imaging and milling, so there are no temporaries, no return trips, and no waiting.
For patients with busy schedules, or anyone who would simply rather not stretch treatment across multiple visits, same-day crowns offer a clear advantage without compromising on quality or fit. Dr. Yang will help you determine the best approach for your specific tooth.
Why Patients Love Same-Day Crowns
Same-day crowns combine modern technology with real convenience. Their advantages include:
- A single appointment, eliminating the need for multiple visits
- No messy impressions, thanks to precise 3D digital imaging
- No temporary crowns, since your permanent crown is ready the same day
- No weeks of waiting on an outside dental lab
- Metal-free, biocompatible ceramic for a natural look and feel
- Strong, durable results milled from a solid block of ceramic
- A precise, comfortable fit designed with high-definition 3D technology
Restore Your Tooth in a Single Visit
A damaged or cracked tooth does not have to mean weeks of waiting. With same-day crown technology, you can restore your smile quickly, comfortably, and beautifully, all in one appointment. If you need a crown, ask us whether a same-day option is right for you.
We proudly welcome patients from Millbrae, San Bruno, Tanforan, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Burlingame, and Daly City.
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