You chipped a tooth on a Friday and need a crown. Traditionally, that means two appointments, a goopy impression tray, weeks of wearing a flimsy temporary, and another shot of anesthesia when your permanent crown finally arrives. It’s a process most patients dread.
At Guava Dental, we’ve eliminated that frustration entirely. Using the SprintRay Midas 3D printing system, we can design, print, and seat a permanent, high-quality crown in a single visit. No temporaries. No second appointment. No waiting.
Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what it means for your dental experience in Tampa.
For decades, getting a dental crown followed the same multi-step process:
Beyond the inconvenience, this process introduces real risk: temporaries can leak bacteria to the prepared tooth, lab communication can result in shade or fit mismatches, and a second round of anesthesia means more stress for the patient.
The SprintRay Midas is a professional-grade dental 3D printer designed specifically for producing crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, and other restorations directly in the dental office. Paired with digital scanning technology, it allows our team to complete the entire crown workflow — from prep to placement — in one appointment.
Here’s what that visit looks like at Guava Dental:
The single biggest advantage is time. Most same-day crown appointments at Guava Dental are completed in 2–3 hours, start to finish. For busy professionals, parents, or anyone who has rearranged their schedule twice for a crown, this is a game-changer.
Temporary crowns are among patients’ least favorite parts of the crown process. They can crack, debond at inconvenient times, and create sensitivity. Because we complete your permanent crown the same day, temporaries aren’t part of the equation.
Digital scanning and CAD design eliminate the dimensional inaccuracies that can occur when physical impressions distort during shipping or handling. The result is a crown that fits more precisely from the start, with fewer adjustments needed at seating.
SprintRay’s crown resins are rigorously tested for long-term oral use, offering excellent strength, wear resistance, and natural aesthetics. These materials are well-suited for posterior load-bearing teeth as well as anterior cosmetic restorations.
The longer a prepared tooth sits under a temporary, the greater the opportunity for microleakage and bacterial contamination at the margin. Completing the case in one visit reduces that window of vulnerability — which is good for the long-term health of the tooth.
The SprintRay Midas isn’t just for crowns. Our in-house 3D printing capability extends to a growing range of restorations and appliances, including:
As the technology evolves, the range of in-office applications continues to expand — meaning more treatment options for our patients without ever having to rely on external lab timelines.
Same-day crowns are an excellent option for most patients who need a crown. You may be an ideal candidate if you:
Your Guava Dental provider will evaluate your specific situation and let you know whether same-day 3D-printed crown technology is appropriate, or whether a different restoration approach — such as a traditionally milled zirconia crown for high-stress areas — may be a better fit.
Guava Dental was built around the idea that dental care should be comfortable, efficient, and transparent. Investing in in-office 3D printing technology is a direct expression of that philosophy: we want your experience to be as streamlined and stress-free as possible, without compromising the quality of your results.
Our team stays current on emerging dental technology so that you benefit from advances in materials and technique without having to seek out a specialty practice. From digital scanning to same-day delivery, every step of your crown appointment is managed under one roof, by a team that knows your history and values your time.
At Guava Dental, we understand how unsettling it can feel to hear an unexpected recommendation at the dentist’s office. We never recommend treatment we don’t believe is necessary, and we never perform a procedure without first explaining why it’s needed.
f you’ve been told you need a deep cleaning and you have questions — about the diagnosis, the procedure, the cost, or anything else — please ask. Our team is here to make sure you feel informed and confident in every decision about your care. That’s the kind of dental experience you deserve.
