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Restore your smile in a single visit with same-day crowns and bridges at the Center for Advanced Dentistry in San Jose. Dr. Lim uses advanced technology to deliver durable, natural-looking results—fast.
Imagine walking into a dental office with a damaged tooth and leaving the same day with a beautiful, permanent restoration that looks and feels completely natural. At the Center for Advanced Dentistry in San Jose, this scenario isn’t a fantasy; it’s the standard of care. With advanced CEREC technology, we can design, fabricate, and place custom-fitted crowns and bridges in a single appointment, eliminating the hassle of temporary restorations and multiple office visits.
Dr. Steve Lim, a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics with over 25 years of experience, leads our specialized dental team in providing these convenient, high-quality same-day restorations. As a prosthodontist—a dental specialist in complex restorations—Dr. Lim brings exceptional expertise to every crown and bridge procedure, ensuring optimal results for patients throughout San Jose who need quick, durable solutions for damaged or missing teeth.
Traditional crown and bridge procedures typically require multiple appointments spread over several weeks. During this time, patients must wear temporary restorations that can be uncomfortable, may fall off, and provide only limited functionality. Same-day crowns and bridges eliminate these inconveniences entirely.
Using state-of-the-art CEREC technology, the entire restoration process happens in just one visit to our San Jose office. The system combines digital 3D scanning, advanced CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology, and an in-office milling machine to produce precise, custom-fitted dental restorations while you wait. This revolutionary approach not only saves time but creates restorations that fit better and preserve more of your natural tooth structure.
Your same-day crown appointment at the Center for Advanced Dentistry begins with Dr. Lim or Dr. Peréz preparing your damaged tooth by gently removing any decay and shaping it to properly receive the new crown. What happens next is where the magic of modern technology transforms your experience.
Rather than using messy conventional dental impressions that require biting into uncomfortable trays of putty, we use a digital scanner to capture precise 3D images of your teeth. This painless process takes just minutes and produces a highly accurate digital model. Using specialized design software, your crown is then custom-designed to perfectly match your bite and the natural contours of your teeth.
The digital design is sent to our in-office CEREC milling machine, which carves your new crown from a solid block of high-quality ceramic material. This tooth-colored material is selected to match your natural teeth seamlessly. While you relax in our comfortable office, the milling process creates your permanent restoration in about 15 minutes. Once complete, Dr. Lim will check the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and permanently bond the crown to your tooth.
For patients missing one or more teeth, our same-day bridge technology provides a convenient solution. Dental bridges span the gap created by missing teeth, using custom crowns on either side to support replacement teeth in between. Using the same CEREC technology, we can design and create these more complex restorations in a single visit.
The digital scanning process captures the precise dimensions of the gap and surrounding teeth, allowing for a bridge that fits perfectly and functions naturally. The computer-designed restoration is milled from durable ceramic materials that provide both strength and a natural appearance. By the end of your appointment, you’ll leave with a complete smile restored both aesthetically and functionally.
The most obvious advantage of same-day crowns and bridges is the time savings they offer. Instead of taking weeks and multiple appointments, your entire restoration is completed in hours. For busy San Jose professionals, this means less time away from work and fewer disruptions to your schedule. There’s also no need for temporary crowns, which eliminates concerns about them coming loose or breaking between appointments.
Digital impression technology captures more precise measurements than traditional methods, resulting in restorations that fit better from the start. CEREC-created crowns and bridges require fewer adjustments and provide exceptional comfort immediately. The technology also allows us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure during preparation, supporting better long-term oral health.
Our same-day restorations are crafted from high-quality ceramic materials that mimic the translucency, color, and sheen of natural teeth. Each crown or bridge is color-matched to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, creating a restoration that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. The computer-aided design process ensures proper alignment with adjacent teeth and creates natural-looking contours that enhance both appearance and function.
Despite being created quickly, CEREC restorations don’t compromise on durability. The high-strength ceramic materials used in our same-day crowns and bridges can last for many years with proper care. These metal-free restorations are biocompatible and resistant to staining, maintaining their beautiful appearance over time.
Same-day dental restorations are ideal for many common dental situations. They’re perfect for protecting and strengthening teeth weakened by decay, cracks, or large fillings. When a tooth has suffered significant damage but still has healthy roots, a same-day crown can restore full functionality while preserving the natural tooth underneath.
For emergencies, such as a broken tooth or crown, our same-day technology provides immediate solutions. Instead of waiting weeks for a permanent replacement while wearing a temporary restoration, you can have the issue completely resolved in a single visit to our San Jose office.
Same-day bridges provide a quick solution for patients missing one or several teeth who prefer not to undergo implant surgery or require an immediate aesthetic improvement. The convenience of completing the entire process in one appointment makes this an attractive option for many patients.
Experience the convenience and quality of same-day dental restorations at the Center for Advanced Dentistry in San Jose. Dr. Steve Lim and our specialized team combine advanced CEREC technology with prosthodontic expertise to deliver beautiful, durable crowns and bridges in just one appointment. We’re committed to providing you with exceptional dental care that fits your schedule and exceeds your expectations.
Contact us today at (408) 292-2848 or fill out our contact form to schedule your consultation and discover how our same-day restoration services can quickly restore your smile’s beauty and function. As a dental insurance-friendly office, we welcome patients throughout San Jose who value both quality and convenience in our dental care.
Our office is strategically positioned in San Jose, CA, along North Bascom Avenue, offering easy connectivity to major transportation routes and centrally accessible from neighboring communities. The suite is housed within a professional complex with convenient parking options and straightforward building navigation for visitors.
