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My Temporary Crown on the Back Tooth Came Off- Do I Need To Cement Temporarily Until Dentist Visit?
I can see the doctor in two days only because it's a weekend. Can I just wait two days and not to put it back until I see my dentist or I have to...
12 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Loose Temporary Crown
My temporary crown is loose. Dentemp from Wallgreens does not help. Composite filling underneath the temporary fell apart - there is not much of a...
10 doctor answers
Temporary Cement for my Permanent Implant Crown?
My dentist told me that temporary cement rather than permanent cement was used for my permanent implant crown. He said it would be easier to remove if...
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Temporary Cement for Permanent Crown, is That Standard Practice of Care?
I have had temporary cement for my permanent crown for the past 4 months. When I went back to my dentist to have the permanent cement put in, her and...
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My Temp Crown Broke for the Third Time, What Should I Do?
My temp crown broke for the third time today, I'm going in in two weeks for the permanent crown to be put in. I'm in no pain at the moment, does it...
5 doctor answers
What Causes the Whole Tooth to Turn Black Under a Temporary Crown?
I had a back tooth that was chipped and the filling was old so the Dr. recommended a crown. After all the prep work, a temp crown was put on and i...
4 doctor answers | 2 community comments
My dentist also just told me it's ok to leave temporary cement in with my permanent crown? How long does temporary cement last?
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I Requested Lab Crowns Vs CEREC for Anterior Teeth. Doc Now Has Ordered Prismatik CZ. Is This Better?
I am very concerned about esthetics and took your advice re: lab made crowns for my front teeth. My dentist agreed to use a lab based on my concerns....
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Are Temporary Crowns a Preview of the Final Crowns?
I would like to replace old crowns which are in the aesthetic zone.The current crowns look like I have an overjet (which is not the way my natural...
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Will Temporary Crowns Affect the Shape of my Gums?
I had extracted a tooth by a periodontist. I then had some bone grafting done so that I can get an implant in the future. I then went to my dentist...
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