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Crown detached

06/11/2008 08:58AM

Question:

I have had a porcelin crown on bottom left side for about 11/2 I was eating and I must have swallowed it while eating it was a molar can I put anything over it temporary like wax.?

Answer:

Unfortunately, you need to see a dentist to make something temporary to wear. Wax is also easily dislodged and/or swallowed.

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The Ohio State University Nancy L. Clelland, DMD, MSD
Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Section of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Nancy L. Clelland, DMD, MSD