Since your tooth will support the crown, Dr. Lorents will first need to reshape it before placing your restoration. He will numb the tooth, so you will experience little to no discomfort. He will carefully remove several layers of tissue, making room for your crown and creating a strong base. Next, he will use a digital scanner to create virtual impressions of your tooth. He can upload these images to a computer, where he will design your restoration more accurately than he could with handmade molds. Our onsite lab will then create your crown, and Dr. Lorents can typically place it that same day. Dental crowns can often restore even the most severe cases of damaged teeth. If you receive an implant-supported crown, however, this will require additional treatment. Dr. Lorents will need to perform implant surgery, positioning a single post in your jawbone. Then, once you have healed, he will attach your crown. In some cases, he can use Speedy Implants to provide a next-day restoration.