Same-Day Dental Crowns in Kokomo, IN
When a tooth cracks, breaks, or decays beyond what a filling can fix, the last thing most people want is two separate appointments and two weeks of wearing a temporary crown. Kokomo Dental Center offers same-day dental crowns in Kokomo, IN. This one-visit solution takes a damaged tooth from preparation to permanent restoration in a single appointment. Contact us today to schedule your visit.
Dr. Srinivas Durshanapalli, Dr. Irfan Shaik, and Dr. Sruthi Sasi Prakash are here to walk you through your options and make the process as straightforward as possible.
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What Are Same-Day Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. With traditional crowns, the process spans two appointments with a temporary crown in between, while the permanent one is made in an off-site lab. Same-day crowns eliminate that entirely.
Using CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) technology, the crown is digitally designed and milled right here at our office in Kokomo. The result is a custom-fit porcelain crown, matched to your natural tooth color, placed as a permanent restoration the same day.
Why Might You Need a Dental Crown?
Crowns are recommended for a range of situations. A cracked or fractured tooth needs a crown to hold the structure together and stop the crack from progressing. A tooth with a large, failing filling, where there isn’t enough healthy enamel left to support another filling, benefits from the full coverage a crown provides.
Teeth worn down from grinding or acid erosion often need a crown to restore proper height and function. And following a root canal, a crown is typically placed right away to protect the now more brittle tooth from fracturing.
How Same-Day Crowns Are Designed and Milled in One Visit
Same-day tooth crown placement at our clinic in Kokomo starts with a digital scan of the prepared tooth using an intraoral scanner (no trays and no putty required). That scan feeds directly into our design software, where the crown is modeled to match your tooth’s exact dimensions and bite.
The design is then sent to our in-office milling machine, which carves the crown from a solid block of high-strength dental ceramic in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Once milled, the crown is checked for fit, adjusted if needed, and permanently bonded.
The entire appointment, from exam to final placement, typically takes between one and two hours.
Why Choose Kokomo Dental Center for Same-Day Crowns?
The team at Kokomo Dental Center brings a level of clinical depth that goes well beyond the technology itself.
Dr. Srinivas Durshanapalli earned his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry and has over 15 years of experience managing complex restorative cases, including full-mouth rehabilitation. He also serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, a role that demands precision and adaptability that carry directly into his civilian practice.
Dr. Irfan Shaik completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in the U.S. after earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India, adding more than 15 years of international and domestic experience.
Dr. Sruthi Sasi Prakash graduated second in her class from Kerala University of Health Sciences and holds her DDS from UNC Adams School of Dentistry, where she led the Perio-interest group and now serves on the admission panel for the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists. Her focus on digital dentistry and evidence-based protocols is reflected in every same-day restoration placed here.
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~ Ron
I had extraction done it's no pain Dr. S did great job and patient. Divya assisted, she is good and had good experience overall.
~ Michael Little
Very nice and polite, Divya and Dr. S were very communicative and frequently checked in on how I was doing for fillings.
~ Derek Irick
Always a very high anxiety visit to dentist since I was a small child. Dr was very caring and eased my fears.
~ Connie Shirley
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Same-Day Crowns Permanent?
Same-day crowns are permanent restorations bonded using the same dental cement as traditionally made crowns. There is no temporary phase.
How Long Do Same-Day Crowns Last?
With proper care, a same-day ceramic crown typically lasts 10 to 15 years or more. Regular checkups and avoiding hard foods help extend its lifespan.
Do Same-Day Crowns Look Natural?
The ceramic material is chosen to match the shade of your surrounding teeth before milling begins, so the crown blends in naturally with your smile.
Visit Us to Get Your Dental Crown in One Visit
You do not have to take time off work twice or spend weeks with a temporary crown. Kokomo Dental Center offers same-day dental crowns in Kokomo, IN. Call our office at (765) 455-1971 to book your appointment!