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When a dentist thinks the crown may not be held in well with temporary cement, he might use "permanent" cement. Permanent cement is a term used for cements that are used in final restoration. They are harder, more retentive, and dissolve less that "temporary" cement. Temporary cement is more rubber, can be removed easier, and can dissolve faster. There are many "permanent" cements for various situations. They can last a year with a temporary crown. Did you know that crowns can be done in a single visit? It's call CEREC.
Probably longer than the temporary crown. See your dentist when you are ready to do a permanent crown.
If there is enough remaining tooth structure(ie, not off at the gum line), then1) could place pins and a buildup2) could place a prefebicated post and build up3) if less tooth, could do a cast post core then all of these would require a new crown on top.If this is a molar that will take a lot of...
The fact that you are not in any pain is a good thing. I would still call your provider's office and leave a message. They should call you back. Your doctor will know based on your case whether you can wait until Monday or not.
Yes, you are old enough to get crowns. The photo was too dark to see, so I couldn't tell how dark the teeth are. If the teeth themselves are a good shape,etc, then you could try internal bleaching to lighten them. I have used that successfully with many patients. They may redarken over time and...
It's always advisable to replace a missing tooth to ensure you don't suffer bone loss in the jaw and so your other teeth do not shift. But if you're having repeated problems with a crown it's a good idea to seek a few opinions so you can review your options. Not all crown materials are equal and...
This is not a difficult procedure. Search your area for a Prosthodontist and have the crown replaced. Most likely the bleeding is due to a less than ideal fit at the margin of the crown, or the previous dentist prepared your tooth too low below the gums. Either way, this...
If the teeth are positioned wrong or the size is very different than what you had, it would cause the symptoms that you have. The best way to have dealt with this would have been to have you wear temporary crowns made off of the proposed crowns that he was planning to place. You would be...
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