Temp Crown Cracked. My Next Appt is in a Week. What Should I Do?

Question

My temp crown cracked and the back fell off but the front is still on. I am have very little pain if any at all. What should I do ? my next appointment is 7 days from now.

Carlo Biasucci, DDS · Answer

This does occur on occasion, and generally not a problem if you don't have senstivity or if the tooth has had a root canal treatment in the past.  If you develop even slight sensitivity, you should have it repaired because once the nerve of the tooth becomes inflammed, even when the final crown goes on the tooth may remain sensitive for some time and possibly even need root canal treatment.  Best to call your dentist and follow their advise.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Eric, thank you for your question. I always advise my patients in case there is something uncomfortable, including brackage of the temporary crowns, to call the office and come back to fix it.The reason being, even though it might not hurt, teeth shift whatever slightly during the day. In case where the space exists like in a broken part area, that shift is even bigger. When it occurs , cementation of the permanent crown might be more challenging then it should be.All the best!

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS · Answer

Call your dental office-our office will always see our patients.  We will usually rush the lab and try to get you done but will remake the temporary if we can't get it back sooner.  Temporaries hold the space and cover your tooth for protection.  Glad you had little sensitivity!

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Even though that you have almost no pain and the tooth is partially covered by the temporary I would recommend that a new temporary be fabricated.  Call your dentist and see what they recommend

Hema Patel, DDS · Answer

Sorry to hear that, but this can happen sometimes as temporaries are not that strong. I would suggest that you go back to your dentist and have him or her fix your temporary crown.  Your tooth should not be left unprotected for seven days. Be careful while eating any hard food on that side to prevent more cracks.

Temp Crown Cracked. My Next Appt is in a Week. What Should I Do?

Answers (7)

Answer: What to do with a broken temporary crown

Answer: What to do with a broken temporary crown

Answer: Temporary crown should be fixed if cracked

Answer: Temporary crown should be fixed if cracked

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Crown

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Temp Crown Cracked. My Next Appt is in a Week. What Should I Do?

Answers (7)

Answer: What to do with a broken temporary crown

Answer: What to do with a broken temporary crown

Answer: Temporary crown should be fixed if cracked

Answer: Temporary crown should be fixed if cracked

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Crown

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.