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I'm sorry to hear that your crown came off. The crown does not need to be kept in liquid until it can be put back on. It's important to see your dentist right away for an evaluation. If the adhesive failed, the crown can be recemented. I hope this helps. Click save on the save button below my name, so that you may ask me more questions in the future.
Hi:You do not have to store porcelain or metal crown in liquid. However, you should get it recemented right away before your tooth moves.Best,Dr. Maddahi
The crown does not have to be placed in water, but secure it so that it is not inadvertently lost. Should a crown come off, the most important thing to do is see your dentist as soon as possible. Shifting of the teeth often occurs and may affect the fit of the crown, so don't delay. Good luck!
Once a crown is cemented, there are only two alternatives to drilling through the crown. Your dentist could attempt to remove the crown without damaging it although this possibility is highly unlikely. The second alternative, which is the most invasive, would be to access the root at the bottom ...
The redness indicates inflammation and needs to be looked at by a dentist. If the crown has been on for more than 9 months, and is now red, it may be a related to the crown under the gumline. The gums can also react to cement, tartar buildup and bulky contour of the crown.
I would recommend returning to the dentist to have the crown and gums evaluated. A crown that does not fit perfectly can cause a buildup of odor producing bacteria. If your dentist does if fact find an issue with the fit of your crown, it would need to be replaced. Another important factor to co...
The need for an adjustment after having a crown placed is not uncommon. How much of an adjustment is possible would really depend on how thick the porcelain is in the area that needs to be adjusted. I would recommend following up with the same dentist who placed your crown. He should be able ...
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