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How soon after an apicoectomy can a crown be replaced?

kimclem1983May 1, 2018
I had an apicoectomy around 6 weeks ago on my 3rd from back tooth. The tooth feels a lot better just slight gum tenderness/numbness where their is scar tissue. The first few weeks my tooth and/or crown seemed loose. The crown now sits lower than the rest of my teeth. It doesn't feel comfortable when I chew. My dentist had said he would replace the crown in 6 months but would it be possible to have something done before then? Or could it affect the success of the apicoectomy?

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on May 6, 2018
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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

Hi:It’s best to go to a dentist and check the fit of the crown.  If the fit is ok, most likely it can be recemented.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD

Depending on the size of the chip and the type of retainer they most likely will still fit. However, once the chip is repaired make sure to bring the retainer with you to the dentist so they can make sure it fits. If not the retainer may need to be remade. 

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Hello and thank you for your question.  Since these are temporary crowns, they can either be polished or replaced. Ask your dentist to arrange a meeting with the dental technician. It is really helpful if the technician can see the result in person. I recommend following up with your...

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