Temporary Crown - Emergency Dentist London

A temporary crown is a provisional and also a short term restoration that is used in dentistry. Usually the temporary crown is constructed from a chemical-cure composite, although alternative systems using aluminium crown forms are occasionally used by practitioners. The temporary material is shaped by the dentist to form a tooth shape that protects the prepared tooth, this also prevents damage to the periodontal tissues which is the gums and it also disguises the prepared tooth to a degree until the final, definitive restoration can be made by a dental technician.

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A temporary crown will usually be cemented into place with a soft temporary dental cement. This allows easy removal when fitting the definitve restoration. If a temporary crown becomes decemented, it is important that a dentist should examine the patient as overeruption of the opposing teeth may prevent accurate fitting of the final crown.