Flower Mound, Texas
Your Crown, Completed
in a Single Visit
No temporaries. No second appointment. At Prentice Dental, same-day crowns are designed, milled, and placed in one precise, comfortable visit.
The Modern Approach
What Are Same-Day Crowns?
A same-day crown is a permanent dental restoration — designed, fabricated, and bonded in a single appointment. Unlike traditional crowns that require messy impressions, temporary restorations, and a two-to-three week wait, a same-day crown eliminates the inconvenience entirely.
At Prentice Dental in Flower Mound, Dr. Joshua Prentice uses digital scanning, computer-aided design, and in-house milling to create crowns that fit precisely, look natural, and last — all while you wait. If you're unsure whether a same-day crown is the right solution, a consultation is the ideal place to start.
Is a Same-Day Crown Right for You?
Same-day crowns are an excellent option for a wide range of situations. Dr. Prentice may recommend a single-visit crown if you have:
Traditional Crowns vs. Same-Day Crowns
The Traditional Process
- First visit: putty impressions and a temporary crown
- Two to three weeks of waiting, with dietary restrictions
- Risk of the temporary loosening, breaking, or coming off
- Second visit: re-numbing, adjustments, final placement
The Same-Day Process
- A clean digital scan — no impression trays or paste
- Your crown milled on-site in 15–35 minutes
- No temporary, so nothing to break in the meantime
- Your permanent crown bonded before you leave
Why Patients Choose Same-Day Crowns
One appointment, one result
Your permanent crown is placed before you leave. No juggling schedules for a second visit, no time off work, no waiting.
No temporary crowns
Temporary crowns can break, fall off, or cause sensitivity. With same-day crowns, there's no in-between — just the final restoration.
Digital precision
Digital scans capture your tooth anatomy with sub-millimeter accuracy, producing a crown that fits better than traditional impression-based methods.
Comfortable experience
No goopy impressions, no gagging, no guesswork. The digital workflow is faster, cleaner, and more predictable for patients.
Natural aesthetics
Each crown is custom-designed to match the shape, shade, and contour of your surrounding teeth — crafted for a result that looks and feels real.
Our Process
How Same-Day Crowns Work at Prentice Dental
Step 1 — Scan
Dr. Prentice captures a precise 3D digital impression of your tooth using an iTero Lumina scanner. No trays, no paste — just a comfortable, quick scan.
Step 2 — Design
Using advanced CAD software, your crown is custom-designed on screen — shaped to match your bite, your anatomy, and the aesthetics of your natural teeth.
Step 3 — Mill
Your crown is precision-milled from a solid block of high-strength ceramic using one of our three in-house Glidewell.io units. Mill time is 15–35 minutes.
Step 4 — Place
Dr. Prentice verifies the fit, refines any details, and bonds your permanent crown in place. You leave with a finished result — no temporary, no return visit.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your same-day crown appointment begins with a thorough evaluation and digital X-rays if needed. Dr. Prentice will discuss your options and explain the process before anything begins.
Once the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, a digital scan replaces traditional impressions — no messy trays. While your crown is being milled in our on-site lab, you can relax in the chair. Most patients are surprised by how smooth and efficient the experience feels.
Before bonding the crown, Dr. Prentice checks the fit and makes any final adjustments. You'll walk out with your permanent restoration in place, ready to eat and smile normally.
Why Flower Mound Patients Trust Prentice Dental
Prentice Dental is a solo-doctor private practice — not a corporate chain. When you visit, you see Dr. Prentice every time. He handles your scan, designs your crown, and places it personally.
As a Kois Center Graduate with Honors and a three-time Best of Denton County winner for Best Family Dental Practice (2024–2026), Dr. Prentice brings advanced training and meticulous attention to detail to every crown he places. The same digital precision that powers our same-day crowns also supports implant restorations and more complex full-mouth reconstruction cases.
Patients from Flower Mound, Lantana, Highland Village, Bartonville, and Argyle choose us for efficient, precise care delivered in a calm, unhurried environment.
See Real Patient Results
Every smile we restore is unique. Browse our gallery to see the quality and precision Dr. Prentice brings to every case.
Visit the Smile GalleryCommon Questions About Same-Day Crowns
How long does a same-day crown appointment take?
A single same-day crown at Prentice Dental is a 90–120 minute appointment. Mill time is 15–35 minutes. You'll leave with a permanent, precision-milled crown — no temporary, no return visit.
Are same-day crowns as strong as traditional crowns?
Yes. Our same-day crowns are milled from high-strength ceramic using Glidewell.io CAD/CAM technology. They are made from durable ceramic of the kind also used for lab-made crowns; longevity depends on bite, habits and home care.
Do same-day crowns cost more than traditional crowns?
Same-day crowns at Prentice Dental are comparable to traditional crowns, and fees are reviewed with you at your consultation. In-network with most PPO plans. CareCredit, HSA/FSA and payment options available.
What technology do you use for same-day crowns?
Dr. Prentice uses iTero Lumina digital scanners for impressions, ExoCad for custom design, and three in-house Glidewell.io milling units to fabricate your crown on-site — all in a single visit.
Who is a good candidate for a same-day crown?
Same-day crowns are ideal for patients with cracked, chipped, or decayed teeth, large failing fillings, or teeth weakened after root canal treatment. Dr. Prentice will evaluate your situation during a consultation.
Is the process comfortable?
Absolutely. Digital scanning eliminates goopy impressions, and local anesthesia keeps you comfortable throughout. Many patients tell us it's the easiest dental experience they've had.
Ready for a Better Crown Experience?
Schedule a consultation to find out if a same-day crown is right for you. One visit. One crown. Done right.