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It would be idea for your provisional (temporary) to be remade if it cracked in the office. That being said, there are some situations in which it is not important of the temporary fractures-- for example, if the temporary fractures on the incisal (bottom) edge just slightly, it can be polished away. Don't worry too much, a temporary is just that-- temporary. If you feel uncomfortable, or if you know you need to wear the temporary for an extended period of time, go back to your dentist ASAP and make sure to have it remade.
The main function of a temporary crown is to "hold space" or to make sure the tooth does not move during the time the lab is making the crown, otherwise the final restoration will need some adjustments (contouring/polishing). It also helps "insulate" the tooth by covering up exposed dentin, the layer underneath the enamel. This makes the waiting period more comfortable.If your temporary merely cracked, it is likely not significant. If it FRACTURED, then a new one is best.
If your tooth is broken, it is important that you see your dentist right away. Most likely, you will be able to have a restoration placed to fix the broken tooth. It is important that your dentist examines this tooth and gives you your options for the best possible treatment. Get this tak...
The difference between a porcelain veneer and a ¾ crown is mostly a technical issue. With a peg lateral or other undersized tooth we frequently need to fill the space on the inside of the tooth to avoid unnatural contours and gaps that would be created by a veneer on the front of ...
Dear rwilcox18: You are right. A new crown should feel like a natural tooth, be right on the bite and you should be able to floss without the floss shredding or getting stuck under the crown. You must go the dentist, express those concerns and have the crown replaced. This cannot...
It sounds like your bite is off. I would recommend following up with your dentist to have your bite evaluated. See you dentist as soon as possible to have this issue addressed. I hope this helps! Click "save" under my name, if you'd like to ask me more questions in the future.
It is not uncommon , to have some tooth pain or discomfort for a few days to a week after dental work. Your dentists protocol was correct to adjust the bite. If symptoms do not improve over the next two weeks you may have to further evaluate the root canal...
Yes, you tooth does appear grey. This is probably due to the abutment showing through the crown. I would recommend a zirconia abutment rather than titanium. The cost of replacing the abutment and crown varies. I would recommend returning to your dentist to discuss your concerns. I hope this hel...