Temp crown fell out. What should I do?

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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.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

If you aren't in any pain, it is likely not to pose much of an issue (other than esthetics).  Normally, one could go to the grocery or convenience store and get some temporary cement, but while on vacation out of country, that may be a challenge.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

If you can live with esthetics and it is not sensitive you can leave it off.  Keep it very clean and you should have no problems.  It is possible for gum to overgrow but it is easily corrected.  There may be minor tooth movement that your doctor will have to adjust for at delivery of crown.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO

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