My crown fell off on last Saturday. No blooding ,no paining. The gingiva became a little bit white near that tooth. My appointment with my dentist is on next Wednesday. That means there is 10 days without a crown before I can go to see my dentist . I have done root canal canal therapy before. That tooth is more weaker than others. I also buy a temporary glue in Boots to repair. However, I am not sure whether can I use it. Will it worsen the situation? Is it ok to just leave it empty for 10 days?
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I would recommend you schedule a follow up appointment with your dentist to asses the cementation and your ability to clean around the implant. Residual cement not cleaned from the margins of the crown can lead to implant failure.
As your
periodontist has checked it and if you have no pain or irritation then you have nothing to worry about. A periodontist specializes in gums and is the best person to
assess gums. So as you have assurance from a
gum specialist, I would not be too concerned.
Hot and cold sensitivity for that period of time following crown placement usually means that there is a nerve problem. You will likely need a root canal if the pain does not subside soon. If the sensitivity lingers for a period of time following having anything hot or cold you...
