Same-day crown
Scanned, designed and milled in our office. No temporary crown and no second appointment.
Restorative dentistry
Same-Day Crowns in Tamarac, FL
Designed, made and fitted in one visit.
A same-day crown repairs a cracked, weak or heavily filled tooth in a single appointment. We scan the tooth, design the crown on screen and mill it from ceramic in our office, so there's no temporary crown and no second visit.
One visitno temporary crown
Digital scanno impression trays
- OneVisits
- Not neededTemporary crown
- Digital scanImpressions
- CeramicMaterial
Quick answer
How do same-day crowns work?
The tooth is prepared and scanned digitally, the crown is designed on a computer and milled from a ceramic block in the office, then it is bonded in place, all in one appointment. At Metropolitan Smile Design in Tamarac, an exam tells us whether your tooth is a good candidate.
Scanned, not moldedno impression trays in your mouth
What it is
One appointment instead of two
A traditional crown takes at least two visits: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and a second, weeks later, to place the crown a lab has made. In between you wear a temporary crown that can come loose or feel sensitive.
With a same-day crown, a digital scan replaces the impression trays and the crown is milled in our office while you wait. You leave with the permanent crown, matched to the color, shape and size of your natural teeth.
Same-day crowns suit teeth that are
- Cracked or broken
- Badly worn down
- Weakened by a large cavity or an old filling
- Treated with a root canal and in need of protection
- Under an old crown that no longer fits well
What to expect
What happens at your appointment
Exam
We check the tooth, the gums and your bite to confirm a same-day crown is the right choice.
Preparing the tooth
Under local anesthesia, damaged tooth structure is removed and the tooth is shaped.
Digital scan
A small scanner records the tooth and your bite, with no impression trays.
Design and milling
The crown is designed on screen and milled from a ceramic block in our office.
Fitting
We check the fit, shade and bite, then bond the crown in place before you go home.
Compare
One visit or two: how the crowns compare
Both protect the tooth. The difference is how they are made and how many visits they take.
Lab-made crown
Made by a dental lab from an impression. For some materials and complex cases it is the better choice.
About crowns and bridgesWhen one visit isn't enough
Eligibility depends on the health of the tooth, the gums and your bite. The exam tells us which option fits your case.
Cost and payment
Cost and how to pay
The price depends on the tooth and whether it needs a buildup or a root canal first. You get the full cost after the exam, before any work begins.
Because a crown repairs damage, many dental plans cover part of it. We verify your benefits first, and monthly financing can cover the rest.
After your visit
Caring for a same-day crown
Right after
Wait until the numbness wears off before you eat, and go easy on hard foods on the treated side for the first 24 hours. Mild sensitivity or gum tenderness for a few days is normal.
Every day
Brush and floss around the crown like any other tooth, paying attention to the gum line.
Over the years
Avoid chewing ice and hard objects, wear a night guard if you grind, and keep your checkups.
Questions patients ask
Questions about crowns in one visit
Are same-day crowns as strong as lab-made crowns?
Same-day crowns are milled from strong ceramic blocks and fitted from a precise digital scan, and they restore normal chewing. For some cases a lab-made crown in a different material is the better choice, and we'll tell you if that applies to your tooth.
How long does the appointment take?
Longer than a single visit for a traditional crown, usually a few hours, because scanning, design and milling happen while you wait. In exchange, you only come in once.
Does getting a same-day crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed before it's prepared, so the procedure itself shouldn't hurt. Some sensitivity or tenderness for a few days afterward is normal.
How long do same-day crowns last?
With good care, same-day ceramic crowns often last 10 to 15 years or longer. Grinding, chewing hard objects and skipping checkups shorten their life.
Is my tooth a candidate?
Many cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth are. Eligibility depends on the health of the tooth, your gums and your bite, so an exam is the only way to know.
Can you explain the treatment in Spanish?
Yes. Our team speaks English and Spanish and can walk you through every step in either language.
Do same-day crowns look natural?
Yes. The ceramic blocks mimic the translucency of natural enamel, and we match the shade to the teeth around the crown.
Patient reviews
What patients say
Google reviews from patients of our Tamarac office.
- Emily Juliana Castillo Mavarez★★★★★
10/10 with the staff, the doctor and everyone in the office, everything was so clean and professional, will be coming back soon
- Tomas Rodriguez★★★★★
Excelente servicio de atención al paciente. Fui atendido por la asistente Tibisay, la cual me atendió con mucho profesionalismo y dedicación. Estaré agradecido por sus servicios
- Vanessa Rodriguez★★★★★
Muy buena la atención de la Dr. Blanca y su asistente Tibisay.
- Reinaldo May★★★★★
Me hice un implante y todo fue super espectacular, la atención de Tibisay y la Dra. Blanca me hicieron sentir tranquilo. Recomendado 100%
- Tom Rodriguez★★★★★
Excellent service, and the assistant Tibisay was lovely.
- Marianela Perez★★★★★
Excelente
- Diana Bermudez★★★★★
Muy buena experiencia , el personal es profesional y atento . Me sentí en confianza en todo momento. Recomendado al 100%
- Tibisay Hernandez★★★★★
La atención excelente de parte de todo el personal, en especial de la Dr. Martin muy profesional, ¡bastante recomendados!
- Lieny Arteaga★★★★★
Great experience at Metropolitan Smile Design!!!
- Gloria Molina★★★★★
Me tratan super bien aqui , me hice mi limpieza hoy con Alina, Ella es muy linda siempre conmigo .Todas las muchachas son muy amables aqui
Appointments
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Tell us what you need and a team member will call you to confirm a time. New patients are always welcome.
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During office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Come in for your visit
New patients can start with the $65 exam and digital X-rays, with a courtesy basic cleaning.
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- English and Spanish
- Most insurance accepted
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Fix your tooth in a single visit
Book an exam in Tamarac and ask whether a same-day crown is right for your tooth. You'll know the cost before we start.