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I know, I know I know (lol) that appointments are generally made for the next week or two to get "fitted' for the real crowns to have placed.
but my question is (because of finances) -- is there anyone out there who decided to leave the temps in for as long as they could and how long did you have the temp crowns in there for?
Or did you end up regretting it, like if an infection developed or whatever?

2007-01-12 10:35:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Dental

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temporary crown disadvantages are:1.discoloration....2. brittle ....3.it's material may be irritant to the gum causing gum retraction and gingivitis...4.it's not accuratly manufactured to fit with the tooth and gum so it might fall with eating.....for all the above it's called temporary and should be replaced by the permenant....good luck

2007-01-12 11:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by bravo 4 · 0 0

Their name explains it all, temporaries. But there are some people who have been fortunate enough to get away with wearing them longer, and it's ok as long as your doctor is aware of it and has you in a good fitting temporary. There is always a chance that the permanent crown won't fit correctly if the temp is worn too long due to shifting and continued eruption of the tooth. That is why it's so important that you have a good fitting temp, not just in the occlusion but interproximally as well to prevent the drifting. Just make sure to tell your doctor, they understand. Good luck!

2007-01-12 19:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0 0

I have seen patients leave a temp in for up to a year, but usually when we finally take it off, if it didn't fall off on its own, there was nasty decay under the temporary.

To avoid having a situation like this in my office, we require that the full fee is paid when the tooth is prepped and the final crown impression is taken. If a patient asked to just have a temporary done, we would charge them 1/2 the full crown fee, and they would have to sign a waiver saying that they assumed full responsibility if any new decay formed.

2007-01-12 20:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 0 0

I've left a temporary crown in for 6 months once because I had the same problem (finances). It fell out twice and had to be glued in again. My dentist is a great guy and was very understanding.
I had no ill effects from leaving the temporary in that long, but when it falls out, your nerve gets exposed and that's painful until it gets reattached.

2007-01-12 18:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by flywho 5 · 0 0

I had my 2 upper centrals punched out and had some temps put in. They looked so good I decided to leave them in as long as they lasted, which was about 6 years!! Now i have permanent crowns in.

2007-01-12 18:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I did for a few years because the dentist didn't say anything and just left it.

When I switched dentists he recommended it be made permanent because the temporary one wasn't fitting too well, and it looked like there was decay because food would slip in between (grrrrrr.)

I suppose you could always get a second opinion. Or, see if you can work out a payment plan with your dentist.

2007-01-12 18:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0 0

I went 2 years with a broken tooth

2007-01-12 18:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0 0

I left on one of my molars for 2 years once and thought I had it made, until it started breaking off. I lost the tooth. Oral surgery is sooooo much fun.

2007-01-12 18:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by time_wounds_all_heelz 5 · 0 0

well i had a temporary, and they decided to leave it, because it stuck so well. LOL

2007-01-12 18:38:02 · answer #9 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 0 0

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