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You have just received a plastic restoration that will serve you for
a short period of time. Here are a few comments about this temporary
restoration that will be helpful for you.
Chewing:
- The temporary
cement requires about one-half hour to set. Please do not chew during that
period of time.
- Temporary
restorations are not strong. They may break or come off occasionally. If so,
call us and we will replace them. If you are not where you can contact us, go
to a pharmacy and get some Fixodent. Replace the temporary on your tooth with
some Fixodent to hold it in place. This denture adhesive will retain the
temporary restoration until you can see us. Please do not leave the
temporary restoration out of your mouth because the teeth will move and the
final restoration will not fit.
- Certain foods
will stick to the temporary restoration. This will not happen when your
permanent porcelain or gold restoration is cemented.
Color:
- The color of
the plastic temporary does not resemble the final restoration in any
way.
Shape and
Size:
- The shape and
size of the plastic temporary does not resemble the final restoration in any
way.
Tooth
Sensitivity:
- Temporary
restorations may leak saliva or food into the tooth. Sensitivity to cold, hot,
or sweet is not uncommon. This sensitivity should not be the case with your
later restorations.
- It is
important to let us know if you are having any discomfort with your temporary.
Some causes of sensitivity at this stage can damage the pulp in your tooth and
could lead to need for a root canal.
Please call us if you
have any questions or problems.
Thank you.
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