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Temporary Crown Procedure: What Happens, How Long It Takes, and Aftercare Tips<\/h2>\n

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Revisado por Dr. Dennis Rollins, DDO |<\/p>\n

Julio de 2025 - 6 min Leer<\/p>\n

Reviewed By Dr. Dennis Rollins, DDO | Julio 2025 - 6 min Read<\/p>\n

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A permanent crown can take several weeks to make. A temporary crown is used to protect the tooth in the meantime while maintaining proper spacing to ensure the permanent crown fits properly.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

This process requires at least two appointments, and it all starts with finding the right dentist in your area.\u00a0For help with that,\u00a0click\u00a0<\/b>aqu\u00ed<\/b><\/a>\u00a0o ll\u00e1menos al (888) 597-3896<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Inicio del dolor<\/td>\n Comienza inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, normalmente de leve a moderada<\/td>\n El dolor suele comenzar 2-4 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, aumentando en intensidad<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Tipo de dolor<\/td>\n Sordo o palpitante, disminuye gradualmente con el tiempo<\/td>\n Fuerte, agudo o puls\u00e1til, puede irradiarse al o\u00eddo, ojo o mand\u00edbula.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n Co\u00e1gulo de sangre intacto, la cuenca parece protegida.<\/td>\n Fuerte, agudo o puls\u00e1til, puede irradiarse al o\u00eddo, ojo o mand\u00edbula.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n Co\u00e1gulo de sangre intacto, la cuenca parece protegida.<\/td>\n Co\u00e1gulo parcial o totalmente ausente: la cavidad puede parecer vac\u00eda.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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What to Expect When Getting a Temporary Crown <\/h2>\n
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  1. Initial exam<\/b>:\u00a0Your dentist will examine the tooth\u00a0to check\u00a0for decay or infection. They will usually take an X-ray to confirm\u00a0that\u00a0the root and surrounding bone are healthy enough for a crown.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Treatment plan:\u00a0<\/b>Your dentist will explain options, answer your questions, and\u00a0obtain\u00a0your consent for treatment.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. Anesthesia<\/b>:\u00a0Local anesthetic will be used to numb the\u00a0tooth\u00a0and surrounding gums.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  4. Tooth preparation: <\/b>Your dentist will trim and shape the tooth so the crown fits properly.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  5. Impression or digital scan<\/b>:\u00a0A physical impression (using putty) or an intraoral digital scan will be taken of the tooth and adjacent teeth to make the permanent crown.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  6. Shade\u00a0selection:\u00a0<\/b>The dentist will select the crown shade that best matches your teeth.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  7. Temporary crown fabrication<\/b>:\u00a0The temporary crown will be made either chairside from acrylic\/composite or quickly fabricated in the office\u2019s lab from a preformed shell filled with temporary material.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  8. Try-on and adjustment<\/b>:\u00a0The temporary crown will be tried on, trimmed,\u00a0and adjusted for fit and bite, so that it feels comfortable and\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0interfere with chewing.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  9. Cementation of the temporary<\/b>\u00a0crown:\u00a0<\/b>Your\u00a0dentist will attach the temporary crown\u00a0with\u00a0temporary cement,\u00a0which\u00a0will hold it in place while allowing easy removal later.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  10. Post-op instructions:\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll\u00a0be given care instructions, such as avoiding sticky or chewy foods, not chewing with the temporary crown, and\u00a0gently\u00a0brushing and flossing.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  11. Follow-up and permanent crown placement:<\/b>\u00a0Typically,\u00a01-3 weeks\u00a0after\u00a0your temporary crown, it\u00a0will be replaced with the permanent crown. Fit and color will be checked, any needed adjustments will be made, and the permanent crown will be secured in place with a strong, long-term cement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Caring for Your Temporary Crown <\/h2>\n

    Your temporary crown shields exposed dentin, reduces sensitivity, and prevents the tooth from shifting. Any movement can cause the final crown to fit incorrectly and might require the dentist to redo the putty impression or digital scan.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Good care also minimizes the risk of the temporary becoming loose or dislodged, which can lead to pain, gum irritation, or damage to the tooth underneath. Here\u2019s what to do (and not to do) as you wait to get your permanent crown in place. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Postextracci\u00f3n normal<\/th>\n Enchufe seco <\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Inicio del dolor<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n
Comienza inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, normalmente de leve a moderada<\/td>\n El dolor suele comenzar 2-4 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, aumentando en intensidad<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Tipo de dolor<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Sordo o palpitante, disminuye gradualmente con el tiempo<\/td>\n Fuerte, agudo o puls\u00e1til, puede irradiarse al o\u00eddo, ojo o mand\u00edbula.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre intacto, la cuenca parece protegida.<\/td>\n Fuerte, agudo o puls\u00e1til, puede irradiarse al o\u00eddo, ojo o mand\u00edbula.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Co\u00e1gulo de sangre intacto, la cuenca parece protegida.<\/td>\n Co\u00e1gulo parcial o totalmente ausente: la cavidad puede parecer vac\u00eda.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Sabor u olor<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Sin sabor ni olor extra\u00f1os<\/td>\n Mal sabor o mal aliento por la exposici\u00f3n del hueso y la actividad bacteriana<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Hinchaz\u00f3n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Hinchaz\u00f3n leve que disminuye gradualmente<\/td>\n Puede haber hinchaz\u00f3n, pero el dolor es desproporcionado con respecto a la apariencia<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Curaci\u00f3n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Las molestias disminuyen cada d\u00eda<\/td>\n El dolor persiste o empeora despu\u00e9s de los 2-3 primeros d\u00edas<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Hueso en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Raramente visible<\/td>\n A veces visible<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n