Getting Dental Crowns While on Retainers?

August 1, 2009
Asked By:Gabriela in Bucharest

After orthodontic treatment, I am now wearing Essix retainers. I have to get Dental crowns for two of my molars.I am stressed about not being able to wear my retainer, because the time lapse between preparing the tooth and receiving the permanent crown is around three weeks, during which the shape of my molar is altered.How can I approach this issue? How can I get dental treatment while wearing retainers?

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August 3, 2009

Answer: The provisional crowns should fit ok

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August 3, 2009

Answer: The provisional crowns should fit ok

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July 11, 2012

Answer: It fine to get crowns while using retainers.

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July 11, 2012

Answer: It fine to get crowns while using retainers.

November 16, 2010

Answer: Difficult but not impossible

November 16, 2010

Answer: Difficult but not impossible

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April 23, 2011

Answer: Essix retainer and final molar crowns

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April 23, 2011

Answer: Essix retainer and final molar crowns

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