Temporary Crowns - Bridges - Veneers

Click here to download our printer-friendly Post-Op instruction guide for Temporary Dental Crowns and Bridges.

You have just received a plastic restoration that will serve you for a short period of time. A few comments about this temporary restoration will be helpful to you.

Chewing:

The temporary cement requires about one-half hour to set. Please do not chew during that period of time
Temporary restorations are not strong. They may break or come off occasionally. If so, call us and we will replace or re-cement them. If you are not where you can contact us, go to a pharmacy and get some Fixodent. Replace the temporary on your tooth with some Fixodent holding it in place. This denture adhesive will retain the restoration until you can see us. Please do not leave the temporary restoration out of your mouth because the teeth will move and the final restoration may not fit.
Certain foods will stick to the temporary restoration, possibly causing the temporary crown to come off. This will not happen with the porcelain or gold restoration to be be cemented soon.

Care:

The temporary crown should be cleaned to help the gums heal from the preparation appointment. Brush with a soft toothbrush and floss gently. When flossing, after placing the floss in between the teeth and gently moving it back and forth to clean, slide the floss out the side by letting go with one hand and sliding out with the other. Do not snap the floss out of this area. This could cause the temporary crown to come lose.

Color:

The color of the plastic temporary does not resemble the final restoration in any way.

Shape, Size:

The shape and size of the plastic temporary does not resemble the final restoration in any way.

Tooth Sensitivity:

Temporary restorations may leak saliva or food into the tooth. Sensitivity to cold, hot or sweet is not uncommon. Please call us if you have any questions or problems.

Additional Post-Surgery Instructions for these procedures: