Most people are surprised to hear it: one appointment, and your crown is done.
Traditional crowns mean two appointments, a temporary crown, and weeks of waiting for an off-site lab. With our in-office Glidewell milling unit, we design, mill, and place your permanent ceramic crown in a single visit — typically in about two to three hours.
The result is a high-quality, tooth-colored restoration that fits precisely, looks natural, and lasts well over a decade. No temporaries to manage. No second appointment. Just a finished crown before you leave.
Enjoy The Benefits
- Permanent crown placed in one appointment
- Digital scanning — no uncomfortable impression trays
- High-quality ceramic shade-matched to your natural tooth
- No temporary crown to manage between visits
- Covered by most dental insurance at the same rate as traditional crowns
Process
Your Treatment Timeline
The process typically takes five to six months from start to finish.
Exam & Preparation
We numb the area, remove decay or damage, and shape the tooth to receive the crown — all in a single anesthesia application.
Digital Scan & Milling
A digital scan replaces traditional impressions. Our milling unit designs and produces your crown from a ceramic block while you wait.
Placement & Bite Check
We bond the crown in place, check your bite, and make any final adjustments. Most patients eat normally the same day.
Is A Same-Day Crown Right For Your Situation?
Most patients who need a crown are good candidates for same-day treatment. Common reasons include cracked teeth, significant decay, worn-down teeth, and protecting a tooth after a root canal.
The one exception is implant crowns — those follow a different timeline tied to osseointegration. For everything else, if you need a crown, you can most likely have it done in a single visit.
How It Works
How We Mill Your Crown Right Here In Auburn While You Wait
We use a Glidewell in-office milling unit to design and produce your permanent ceramic crown right here — no temporary, no lab, no waiting weeks. The process takes about two to three hours from numbing to final placement.
Digital Scan
We take a precise digital scan of your prepared tooth — no uncomfortable impression trays, no mess.
Design & Milling
Design software creates your crown on-screen, then our milling unit produces it from shade-matched ceramic in minutes.
Same-Day Placement
We bond the permanent crown in place, check your bite, and make final adjustments. You leave with a finished restoration.
Cost, Insurance, & Financing
Insurance
Same-day crowns are typically covered by insurance at the same level as traditional crowns. We verify your benefits before your appointment.
Cost
Crown cost varies by tooth and complexity. We’ll give you a clear picture of what to expect before treatment begins — no surprises.
Financing
CareCredit and flexible payment options are available. We make it easy to get the care you need without putting it off.
Common Questions About Same-Day Crowns
Most same-day crown appointments run two to three hours from start to finish. That includes numbing, preparation, scanning, milling, and final placement.
The area is fully numbed before we begin, so you'll feel pressure but not pain. Most patients find same-day crowns no different in comfort than a standard filling appointment.
With normal care, well over a decade. Many patients keep their crowns much longer. We monitor them at every visit and will let you know if anything needs attention.
Typically, yes — most patients eat normally the same day. We'll give you specific guidance based on your situation.
Implant crowns follow a different timeline because they're placed after the implant has fully integrated with the jawbone — a process that takes several months. Same-day crowns apply to natural teeth.
Yes — same-day crowns are typically covered by insurance at the same rate as traditional lab crowns. The main difference is convenience, not cost.
Have More Questions About Same-Day Crowns?
Most people are surprised to hear it: one appointment, and your crown is done. Call us or request online — we’ll answer your questions and find a time that works for you here at Auburn, ME.