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A swallowed crown will pass through the GI tract and exit at the other end. The concern is if the crown was not swallowed but in fact aspirated. This would mean that the crown entered a lung. Is your husband certain that he swallowed the crown? If not, a chest x-ray may be in order to be absolutely sure that it is not in his lungs.
If your husband actually swallowed his crown (into his stomach) with some attachment (pivot), he will likely pass it in his stool. He should eat some bread, drink plenty of water, and consider some laxative. Best of luck.
Depending on the amount of damage on a tooth the dentist decides how to restore it. Rot canal is not always necessary before a crown, but if a tooth needs a POST build up to "build UP enough tooth structure for it to hold a crown, then it WILL need root canal. Also , it is best to have...
I am not completely clear on what you mean by "jacket" teeth. In the past a porcelain jacket crown was an all-porcelain crown which was the most esthetic option but not all that strong. You say they are not porcelain or veneers, so I think maybe these were done with direct bonded...
Hi:It’s best to go back to your dentist to check the bite on the crown tooth as a first meausure. Normally bite issues only increase sensitivity over time.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Wanting to match old crowns with new crowns can be done with the right ceramist. However, what we have found that often the original crowns will dictate not only color,but shape and position of the teeth which for a cosmetic smile may not always be ideal. So we often try to have the patient e...
Replace it as soon as you can, temporaries, wont last long,and they do not support masticatory forces,this can cause you problems,
The lab should be able to deal with your concern. Explain it the way you wrote this letter and everything should work out.
