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Temp crown fell out. What should I do?

September 7, 2015
Asked By:syrinx in Dominican Republic, DO

I'm in the Dominican Republic on vacation. I have a temporary crown on an implant in the space of tooth 7. That temp crown fell out and is gone now (swallowed accidentally while eating). My question: do I need to see a dentist in the DR to get a temporary placed, or can it wait a full 9-10 days (by which time I will be back in the USA)? Thanks.

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