One Appointment. Permanent Crown. No Temporary Restoration.
A crown used to mean two appointments, a temporary restoration, and two to three weeks of waiting for a lab to fabricate your permanent crown. Same-day crowns change that entirely. Grand Prairie Family Dental, located in Grand Prairie TX, offers same-day crown treatment under Dr. Behrooz Khademazad, DDS, who has practiced at this location since August 28, 1988, with 35+ years of restorative dentistry precision and the clinical experience to deliver a crown that fits correctly the first time.
If you have been told you need a crown and do not want to deal with a temporary restoration or multiple appointments, same-day treatment may be the right fit. Patients from Mountain Creek Townhouses and Dalworth Park come to Grand Prairie Family Dental with exactly that preference. Most leave the same day with a permanently cemented restoration and no follow-up visit required.
What Are Same-Day Crowns
Same-day crowns use digital scanning technology and in-office milling to design and fabricate a custom ceramic crown while you wait. Instead of taking a traditional impression and sending it to a dental laboratory, Dr. Khademazad takes a digital scan of the prepared tooth and surrounding teeth. The design is reviewed on screen before the crown is milled from a ceramic block in the office.
The result is a permanent, tooth-colored crown cemented at the same appointment as the preparation. No temporary crown. No second visit. No waiting for a lab. The ceramic material used is the same high-quality porcelain or zirconia used in many traditional restorations.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Same-Day Crown
Same-day crowns are appropriate for most single crown cases at Grand Prairie Family Dental. Dr. Khademazad evaluates the tooth, the bite, and the surrounding teeth before recommending same-day vs. traditional. Patients who are typically good candidates include:
- Adults with a single back tooth that needs crown coverage
- Patients with a cracked, broken, or decayed tooth that has adequate remaining structure
- Adults who want to avoid a temporary crown and a second appointment
- Patients with a busy schedule who cannot easily return for a second visit
- Adults whose tooth color and shape match standard ceramic material ranges
- Patients who have completed any needed root canal or decay treatment first
Complex cases involving front teeth with intricate shade requirements, multiple adjacent dental crowns, or significant bite changes are better handled with a laboratory-fabricated restoration. Dr. Khademazad explains which approach is appropriate for your specific tooth before anything is scheduled.
What to Expect During Your Same-Day Crown Appointment
A same-day crown appointment at Grand Prairie Family Dental takes approximately two to three hours from start to finish. Dr. Khademazad applies local anesthetic and confirms complete numbness before preparing the tooth. A digital scan replaces the traditional impression and is reviewed on screen before the crown design is approved and sent to the in-office mill.
While the crown is being milled, typically 15 to 20 minutes, the tooth is kept comfortable with a temporary covering. Dr. Khademazad checks the fit, adjusts the bite, and cements the permanent crown at the same appointment. Most patients leave with a fully seated, permanently cemented crown and no second visit required.
