My cap fell off my tooth.It is one of my front teeth.Will the dentist just put it back on or pull it?I don't want to go out in public with it missing.
2007-05-01 15:12:52 · 7 answers · asked by gerdie65 5 in Health ➔ Dental
What if it broke off a little peice of the tooth?
2007-05-01 15:25:21 · update #1
GERDIE,
WHEN AN OLD CAP FALLS OUT, A DENTIST WILL VERIFY THAT IT IS IN SOUND SHAPE, THEN AN X-RAY WILL CONFIRM THAT YOUR TOOTH IS GOOD SHAPE TO STILL HOLD THE CROWN.
IF EVERYTHING GOES WELL, THEN THE DENTIST CAN RE-CEMENT IT BACK IN PLACE.
2007-05-01 15:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely put it back on. I've had several crown fall off, and he'd just clean off the old cement (as in adhesive) and use the same or stronger cement.
Best ones are screw-and-post, but those are usually done only after a root canal.
2007-05-01 22:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Paul P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist will always put in something temporary until the new piece is built. Don't be afraid to go in, the longer you wait, the worse it gets. Get it fixed asap.
2007-05-01 22:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put It On Again
2007-05-02 08:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Ais 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll pry put it back in but if he pulls it get a fake tooth for that place but don't worry.
2007-05-01 22:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by Caitlin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will most likely put it back on
2007-05-01 22:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUT IT ON AGAIN
2007-05-01 22:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by woolly worm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋