Temporary crowns: how to prepare nicely and confidently for implantation Temporary crowns are an ideal option for replacing permanent teeth for a time while the base for the implant is healing (usually 2-3 weeks). A lot of clients choose this option, t. Do not have to demonstrate operated gums with metal pins between the teeth. And although the shade of the temporary crown does not always correspond to the shade of the natural tooth, however, it fully supports the chewing and speech functions for the indicated period.

In a nutshell about temporary crowns Temporary crowns are used to cover natural teeth (for example, if the tooth is discolored), and for dental implants (when the tooth is absent at all). Also, crowns can be used to secure prosthetic bridges. Read more about temporary crowns here..

The production of a temporary crown can take from two to three weeks. For this, the doctor removes the casts from the teeth of the upper jaw over the future crown, as well as the teeth that stand near the crown. Molds are sent to the laboratory to create a temporary crown. A real crown also requires up to two weeks of time, so it is usual to save the impressions immediately until the next step.

Temporary crowns are fixed with dental cement. It is strong enough to hold the crown for two weeks or a month, but it is also sufficiently porous for the doctor to remove it using tools and special solutes.

What are the differences between a temporary crown and a permanent crown?.

• Temporary crowns can be extended in their operation for several weeks.

Permanent - for a period of 5 to 15 years.

• Temporary crowns, mainly made of medical plastic.

Permanent crowns - made of ceramics, porcelain or precious metal alloys (gold, silver).

• Temporary crowns are fixed with a special dental cement of moderate tenacity (a mixture of zinc oxide, eugenol and olive oil). Constant crowns are fixed with strong glues based on glass ionomer resins.

Caring for temporary crowns No special recommendations are needed - brushing your teeth twice a day, rinsing, from time to time brush your teeth with fluoride pastes. As for the recommendations immediately after the installation of temporary crowns, it is not to eat for the first 30 minutes after the procedure, especially the sticky and viscous type, t.

it can pop out or remove a freshly installed crown.

In the dental clinic SkyClinik establish temporary crowns of all the above types. Sign up for a free consultation at skyclinic. com. ua, to learn more about the types of crowns, the procedure for installing them, how it will look in the mouth and how long they can be used in your particular case. SkyClanic also puts crowns on children and expectant mothers.

That's all. We wish you success and health!.