23 September 2025
If you've ever had a traditional dental crown, you know the process. First, you have a long appointment to prepare the tooth and take messy impressions. Then, you wear a temporary crown (that you have to be careful with) for several weeks while your permanent crown is made at an off-site lab. Finally, you return for a second appointment to have the permanent one fitted.
But what if you could do all of that in one visit?
Welcome to the future of restorative dentistry. At Raines Over the Rockies Family Dentistry in Lakewood, CO, we offer advanced same-day dental crowns that restore your tooth's health, function, and beauty in just a single appointment.
How Do Same-Day Crowns Work?
Same-day crowns are made possible by incredible in-office technology, often called CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics). This system condenses the entire multi-week process into a few hours.
Here's the step-by-step:
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Digital Impressions: After gently preparing your tooth, we use a small, high-tech camera to take a precise 3D digital scan of your mouth. No more messy, goopy impression trays!
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Custom Design: That 3D model is sent to our in-office design software, where your dentist designs your new crown with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring a perfect fit and a proper bite.
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In-Office Milling: Once the design is perfect, it's sent to our on-site milling machine. This unit acts like a 3D printer for dental ceramic, carving your custom crown from a single block of high-quality, tooth-colored porcelain.
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Final Placement: In about 15-20 minutes, your crown is ready. Your dentist will check the fit, polish it, and then permanently bond it to your tooth.
That's it. You walk out of our Lakewood office with your permanent, beautiful, and durable new crown. No temporary, no second visit. Who Needs a Dental Crown?
A dental crown (or "cap") is a restoration that covers your entire tooth. We use crowns to:
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Protect a tooth that is badly decayed or fractured
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Restore a tooth after a root canal
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Cover a large, old filling that has failed
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Strengthen a tooth that is cracked or severely worn down
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Cover a dental implant
The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
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Saves You Time: One visit is all it takes. No return trips, no extra time off work.
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No Uncomfortable Temporaries: You skip the temporary crown, which can often be sensitive or fall off.
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Better Fit & Feel: Digital impressions are far more accurate than traditional molds, leading to a better-fitting and more comfortable crown.
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Beautiful Results: The ceramic blocks are color-matched to your natural teeth, so your restoration is strong, durable, and blends in seamlessly.
If you have a damaged tooth, don't wait. Ask our team about same-day crowns in Lakewood, CO, and let us restore your smile in a single visit.
Learn more about our Same-Day Crowns and Veneers and book your appointment today!
