The tooth is number 19. It has had a root canal and build up work. The only discomfort I'm having is when I'm trying to bite or chew. I would like to remove the putty so I can install it straighttemporary crown I had installed yesterday. It fell out within four hours after leaving I left. I waited 4 hours to eat/drink anything, per Dr order. Attempted to refit, w/ temp crown putty (Dr's suggestion). I installed crooked. Suggestions how to dissolve putty ?
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If the crown is a temporary crown it is not unusual to have some sensitivity or discomfort while in place. This can usually be handled with over the counter medications but can be bad enough a more power painkiller is needed. If the crown is the permanent crown and you are having...
I would contact your dentist's office and see if there is another dentist covering while your dentist is away. If no one is covering the office ask if there is another local dentist that they work with that can help. If you leave the post/crown in its current state it is easier for...
See a cosmetic dentist which is an expert in porcelain crowns.Basically depending on the location of the chip, you can repair it via dental bonding. The protocol for repairing chipped porcelain is very technique sensitive, and needs to be done with a dentist, or preferably cosmetic dentist that...
