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If a temporary crown becomes de-cemented, it is important that a dentist examine the patient as overeruption of the opposing teeth may prevent accurate fitting of the final crown. [8] If a dentist cannot be seen in a timely manner, the temporary crown may be re-cemented by applying temporary cement to the temporary crown.
Temporary crowns can either be direct, if constructed by the dentist in the clinic, or indirect if they are made off-site, usually in a dental laboratory. Generally direct temporary crowns tend to be for short-term use. Where medium-term or long-term temporisation is required, the use of indirect temporary crowns should be considered. [10]
Dental anesthetic gels are sometimes flavored to make usage more tolerable for patients, especially in pediatric dentistry. [4] Some topical anesthetics (e.g. oxybuprocaine) are also used in otolaryngology. Topical anesthetics are now commonly used in the temporary relief of premature ejaculation when applied to the glans (head) of the penis.
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Sharp, shooting pain when you eat or drink something cold, hot, sweet or sour, or when you put pressure on the tooth could be a sign of a cavity, cracked tooth or even an exposed tooth root, per JADA.
Dental cements are used most often to bond indirect restorations such as crowns to the natural tooth surface. Examples include: Zinc oxide cement—self setting and hardens when in contact with saliva. Example brands: Cavit, Coltosol. Zinc phosphate cement; Zinc polycarboxylate cement—adheres to enamel and dentin. Example brand: PolyF.
Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.