Dec 2nd I had 9 front teeth ground fown and temp crowns put on. My impression was sent to a lab. I was supposed to get my new crowns in 6 weeks. At the 6 week mark I was informed the lab never received the pkg , but it was returned to the dentist and he had resent it. It has now been over 2 months and I am still waiting. My question is….at what point should a new impression be made? My temps have been falling off & the stick them back in. I’m concerned about my teeth shifting and my crowns not fitting properly after all this time.
How long is too long with temp crowns?
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Dr M
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The temps should keep the teeth in position, to prevent any shift, but if it reaches the 3 month mark, I would ask my dentist to perhaps consider new impressions or to give a guarantee of what the procedure would be if there is any issue with the fit of the crowns.
Thank you. It will most likely go past the 3 month mark, as the lab just received the old impression & I don’t have an appt scheduled for placement. I’m just very concerned about the fit due to it being 9 anterior top teeth. Thank you for your reply.