This patient came in needing a combination of crowns along with a single dental implant to restore her upper teeth. Because this treatment involved implant placement alongside restorative work, comfort mattered, so Dr. Nelson used IV sedation to keep her fully relaxed throughout the procedure. She has no memory of the appointment and left the same day with 3D-printed temporaries in place, so her smile stayed complete while she healed and her final restorations were being prepared.
Once ready, her final crowns and implant restoration were designed, milled, and custom stained entirely in-house, allowing for precise matching of shape, fit, and shade to blend naturally with her remaining teeth.
The result is a fully restored upper smile that looks and functions naturally, without the discomfort or extended timeline that implant and crown treatment can sometimes involve. This case shows how pairing dental implants with in-house crown fabrication and IV sedation can deliver a comfortable, efficient path to a complete smile.
