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At McLean Dental Loft, we understand that visiting a new dental practice can raise questions, and we're here to ensure you feel fully informed and at ease every step of the way. Whether you're curious about our services, wondering what to expect on your first visit, or looking for more information about insurance and scheduling, we've compiled answers to some of our most commonly asked questions below.
Dr. Ardalan Sanati, Dr. Shohreh Shahrem, and our entire team are committed to transparency and open communication, because an informed patient is a confident one. If you don't find the answer you're looking for here, please reach out to us directly. We're happy to answer your questions.
Browse through our FAQs below, and discover why McLean Dental Loft is McLean's premier destination for modern, patient-centered dental care.
CEREC Same-Day Restorations
A dental crown is a custom-designed "cap" that fits over a weakened, decayed, or damaged tooth, restoring both its aesthetics and function. At McLean Dental Loft, we recommend crowns when a tooth needs more coverage and support than an inlay or a filling can provide. Some of the most common reasons include:
- A tooth is cracked, decayed, or fractured — A crown holds the tooth together and prevents the crack from spreading, protecting it from further damage.
- Significant decay — When decay is too extensive for a filling to restore the tooth adequately, a crown provides full coverage and lasting protection.
- A tooth has been treated with a root canal — Root canal-treated teeth can become brittle over time, and a crown keeps them strong and functional.
- A filling has failed or is too large — When an old filling breaks down or takes up too much of the tooth structure, a crown is often the more durable, reliable solution.
- A tooth has excessive wear — Grinding (bruxism) or erosion from acid can wear teeth to the point where a crown is needed to rebuild proper shape and bite.
Same-Day Crowns in McLean, VA
The good news? At McLean Dental Loft, there is no waiting weeks for your crown. With our CEREC technology, we design, fabricate, place, and adjust your custom crown in a single visit. There are no temporaries, no additional appointments, no hassle.
If you think you might need a crown, we're happy to take a look and walk you through your options.
Yes! At McLean Dental Loft, we're excited to bring CEREC same-day restorations to our patients.
While a tooth-colored dental filling has always been a single procedure, for many years, crowns took 2-3 weeks to finish while we waited for a dental lab to complete fabrication. Gone are those days!
How Do CEREC Same-Day Restorations Work?
CEREC is an innovative in-office milling system that allows our dentists to design, fabricate, and place a dental crown or bridge in a single 90-minute office visit.
We scan your tooth using 3-D imaging instead of the messy impressions we used to take. Next, our dentists design and customize your restoration using the 3-D image. Then, our in-house milling machine fabricates your restoration using your dentist's exact specifications. Finally, our dentists place your crown and make any needed adjustments to ensure optimal bite function.
What Are the Advantages of Same-Day Crowns in McLean?
CEREC crowns offer several benefits that patients appreciate:
- Efficiency — Completing your restoration during one visit saves you time.
- Convenience — You don't have to endure wearing a temporary crown with CEREC restorations.
- Comfort — 3-D scans are quick and comfortable, eliminating the need for messy impressions.
- Quality — A CEREC restoration is made using high-quality porcelain.
Contact your McLean dentist at (703) 775-4949 for more information about same-day restorations.