Can I use store bought temporary cement to put my implant crown back on?

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My implant crown fell out and since it's the weekend I can't see my dentist until Monday. My implant is in the front of my mouth so it is very embarrassing. Can I use a temporary cement such as DenTek Temparin Max to put it back in myself until I can go to the dentist? Thank you for your help in advance.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Quite often, the materials purchased at a store as a temporary crown cement is the same or very similar to what is used in a dental office.  You should be fine if you follow the directions included in the packaging very carefully.  The dentist may even leave everything "as is" when they see you.Don't skip seeing the dentist if the cement seems to hold, there may be other things going on, but you should be fine in the meantime.

Ramon Peleaux, DDS, MD · Answer

If you follow the directions on the temporary cement it should be fine until you can see your dentist.  I would try on the crown, though, before cementing it to make sure it will go on properly as sometimes the crown may be damaged.

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