Imagine transforming your damaged or missing teeth into a beautiful, functional smile in just one dental visit. At Ocean Breeze in Delray Beach, we offer revolutionary same-day crown and bridge technology that eliminates the need for temporary restorations and multiple appointments. Using advanced CEREC technology and digital dental scanning, our team creates custom-designed, natural-looking dental restorations while you wait.
Dr. Nicholas Goetz, a board-certified maxillofacial prosthodontist with years of experience, leads our practice with exceptional expertise in restorative dentistry. As one of only approximately 150 certified maxillofacial prosthodontists nationwide, Dr. Goetz combines his specialized training from UCLA and the University of Florida with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results for Delray Beach residents seeking permanent tooth restoration.
What Are Same-Day Crowns and Bridges?
Same-day dental crowns and bridges are permanent tooth restorations created and placed during a single dental appointment. Traditional crown and bridge procedures typically require multiple visits spread over several weeks, with temporary restorations worn between appointments. With our advanced CAD/CAM dental technology, we eliminate this inconvenience by designing, fabricating, and placing your custom restoration during a single visit.
Same-day dental restorations are ideal for busy professionals, individuals with dental emergencies, or anyone who wants to restore their smile without the hassle of multiple appointments. These tooth-colored restorations are crafted from high-quality materials, including porcelain and zirconia, providing both durability and a natural appearance that blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.
The CEREC Technology Advantage
At the heart of our same-day restoration capability is our investment in CEREC technology, an advanced system that combines digital imaging, computer design, and in-office milling to create precise dental restorations. This technology enables us to deliver exceptional restorative care with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
The CEREC process begins with digital impressions, eliminating the discomfort of traditional putty impressions. These detailed scans capture every contour of your tooth structure, ensuring your restoration fits perfectly. The computer then generates a 3D model of your custom crown or bridge, which we can modify to achieve the ideal shape, size, and color to match your natural teeth.
Materials Used in Same-Day Restorations
Our practice offers several premium materials for same-day restorations, each with specific advantages. Porcelain dental crowns provide exceptional aesthetics with translucency similar to natural tooth enamel, making them ideal for front teeth where appearance matters most.
For teeth that bear significant chewing forces, zirconia crowns offer unmatched strength while still maintaining a natural appearance. These metal-free dental restorations are highly biocompatible and resist chipping and cracking even under substantial pressure, making them perfect for molars and premolars.
Benefits of Single-Visit Dentistry
The advantages of same-day crown and bridge treatment extend beyond mere convenience. By eliminating the need for temporary crowns, we reduce the risk of sensitivity, discomfort, and potential damage that can occur while waiting for permanent restorations. Patients appreciate leaving our office with their permanent restoration in place, rather than managing a temporary solution for weeks.
Digital technology also enhances the precision of your restoration. Traditional impression materials can distort slightly, but our digital scanning captures exact measurements down to the micron. This level of accuracy translates to restorations that fit better, function more naturally, and potentially last longer than traditionally-crafted alternatives.
When Same-Day Restorations Are Recommended
Same-day crowns are excellent solutions for damaged tooth repair, including teeth that are cracked, broken, severely decayed, or weakened by large fillings. They also provide the finishing restoration after root canal treatment, protecting and strengthening the treated tooth for years to come.
For patients with one or more missing teeth, same-day bridges offer immediate restoration of both function and aesthetics. These custom-designed prosthetics prevent the remaining teeth from shifting position and restore normal chewing ability, all without the extended wait associated with traditional bridge fabrication.
Dental Bridge Options in Delray Beach
When replacing missing teeth, bridges provide a fixed, non-removable solution that feels and functions like natural teeth. At Ocean Breeze, we offer several bridge configurations to address different clinical situations.
Traditional bridges anchor to adjacent teeth, which are prepared to support crowns that hold the replacement tooth in position. Cantilever bridges may be appropriate when healthy teeth are available on only one side of the gap. For patients with sufficient bone density who desire the most stable long-term solution, implant-supported bridges provide exceptional stability without modifying adjacent natural teeth.
Emergency Crown Replacement
Dental emergencies don’t follow a convenient schedule. If you’ve damaged or lost a crown or bridge, our same-day technology allows us to provide emergency crown replacement with minimal disruption to your life. Rather than wearing an uncomfortable temporary restoration for weeks, you can have your permanent solution created and placed in a single appointment.
Our Delray Beach dental practice prioritizes emergency appointments for patients experiencing crown or bridge issues, understanding these situations can cause pain, sensitivity, and cosmetic concerns that require prompt attention.
The Experience at Ocean Breeze
When you visit our Delray Beach practice for same-day dental restorations, you’ll experience a comfortable environment designed with patient convenience and exceptional care in mind. Our process begins with a thorough examination and discussion of your goals before we create a customized treatment plan.
During your appointment, we utilize digital dental scanning to create precise images of your teeth, eliminating messy impression materials. While your custom restoration is being milled in our in-office fabrication unit, you can relax comfortably in our treatment room. Dr. Goetz will then check the fit of your new restoration, make any necessary adjustments, and permanently bond it into place.
Schedule Your Same-Day Restoration Today
Transform your smile in just one visit with same-day crowns and bridges at Ocean Breeze. Dr. Nicholas Goetz combines his specialized maxillofacial prosthodontist training with advanced CEREC technology to deliver exceptional results that restore both function and beauty to your smile. As one of approximately 150 board-certified maxillofacial prosthodontists nationwide, Dr. Goetz offers a level of expertise rarely found in general dental practices.
Experience the convenience of single-visit dentistry and the confidence that comes with natural-looking, durable dental restorations. Contact our Delray Beach office today at (561) 265-1998 or complete our contact form to schedule your consultation and learn how we can revitalize your smile in just one appointment.
