TEMPORARY CROWNS /BRIDGES
You have just received a temporary crown. This temporary
crown is meant only to serve your needs while a permanent
crown is begin made for you.
Color: The color of the plastic temporary crown
does not resemble the final (permanent) crown in any way.
Shape and Size: Temporary crowns are custom-made
for each patient, but they will not, in any way, resemble the
final crown which is being made especially for you.
Tooth Sensitivity: Your temporary crown will help
protect the sensitivity of the prepared tooth. However, it
does not fit your mouth like the permanent crown will, so you
may notice sensitivity to heat, cold or sweets -- sensations
you won't feel when your specially - made crown is in place.
Here are some other things you need to know about your
temporary crown.
- The temporary cement requires about 30 minutes (one half
hour) to set. Please do not chew during that period of
time.
- Certain foods will stick to the temporary crown.
Please refrain from chewing gum, candies, or foods that
might stick to the crown or even pull it out.
- Temporary crowns are not strong they may
occasionally break or come off. If this should happen to
you, please contact our office immediately. Bring your
crown with you and we will replace it. Should you be unable
to contact us, simply go to a pharmacy and get some
Fixodent. Replace the temporary crown on your tooth using
the Fixodent to hold it in place until you can contact us.
- Please do not leave the temporary crown out of
your month. Without the temporary crown, your teeth may
move and then the permanent crown may not fit!
- Do not brush or floss too vigorously around your
temporary crown. Remember that it is important to keep the
area clean-but use caution.
- It is imperative that you return to our office at the
appointed time for your permanent crown. Failure to do so
may result in the need to re-prepare the tooth and re-make
the crown at your cost.