Dentist left implant crown uncemented, because the crown was stuck during trial fitting. What to do next?

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I just came from what I hoped to become my last appointment for implant. Dentist tried to fit the crown cap before cementing it, but the cap stuck dead and could not be removed. The dentist sent me home, telling that there is nothing he can do now, but if the crown comes off (maybe in few days, or maybe in few years) - I could visit him again for cementing. In my opinion uncememnted crown is hazard (including potential choking hazard). What are available options? What should I do next?

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:In rare occasions this happens, it can be removed by use of jujube or something sticky to pull the crown off.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

Sometimes the crown fits against the implant so well, it won't come off to be cemented. You can try chewing something sticky to see if it will pull off. It's unlikely it will fall off by itself to cause a choking hazard. But it is possible that it will come off when eating at some point. That being said, even a cemented crown can sometimes come off when eating.

Dentist left implant crown uncemented, because the crown was stuck during trial fitting. What to do next?

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