Patient Information Following Crowns 1. Following the
first appointment for a crown(s), a temporary crown is usually placed on the tooth involved. This offers protection and
maintains your correct bite while the custom restoration (crown or cap) is being made a the dental laboratory. Your custom
crowns will be shaped and shaded much better than the temporary to match your other teeth in color, shape, and function.
2. Your anesthetic should wear off in 1 1/2 to 4 hours. Sometimes a longer acting anesthetic is used,
which can last 8 to 12 hours. You will need to come back for a second appointment, during which we will seat your crown(s).
For most patients, anesthetic is not needed for this visit. 3. A temporary cement
(glue) is used for easy removal of the temporary crown at your crown seating appointment. Therefore, it is subject to being
dislodged. Take care in flossing around the temporary crown(s). Simply pull the floss out sideways rather than flicking
it up, over the tooth. If your temporary crown(s) come off prior to your next appointment, chew some sugarfree gum, then
install enough of it inside your temporary crown to settle it back onto your tooth. Call us as soon as possible thereafter to
recement the temporary crown, so it will stay in place until your crown seating appointment.
4. Sometimes crowns are fitted below the gum line. Therefore, you may have some discomfort for a few
days due to the irritation of that area during the procedures. Sensitivity to cold or pressure is also possible.
5. After placement, it may take a few days or weeks to get used to the new crown(s). It is also common
for new crowns to be sensitive to cold at first. If you feel that your bite is not correctly balanced, be sure to arrange an
appointment for a simple adjustment. 6. Proper brushing and flossing are
recommended to help you preserve your crown. Your home care efforts help protect that important area where the crown meets the
root of the tooth. It is this area that is most vulnerable to decay or gum disease resulting form the bacteria in plaque.
***Call our office if any unusual symptoms occur.*** |
