“Can I get a temporary crown on my implant?”
I got an implant 4 days ago. Can I get a temporary crown on my implant?
4 Answers
DentalHygienistImplantDentistry
Yes
Whether you can have a temporary crown or other temporary placed after implant surgery will vary depending on the location of the implant and the health of the bone and surgical site. Your restorative dentist will be able to complete an evaluation of the area.
Yes, it's possible to get a temporary crown on an implant. Temporary crowns are often used in implant dentistry during the healing process after the implant has been surgically placed in the jawbone. These temporary crowns serve several purposes:
1. **Esthetics**: Temporary crowns can restore the appearance of your smile while you wait for the permanent crown to be fabricated.
2. **Protection**: They help protect the implant site and surrounding tissues as they heal.
3. **Functionality**: Temporary crowns allow you to eat and speak more comfortably during the healing period.
Temporary crowns are typically made from acrylic or composite materials and are not as durable as permanent crowns. They are meant to be worn for a few weeks to several months until the implant has fully integrated with the jawbone (osseointegration), and the permanent crown can be placed.
Your dentist will determine the appropriate timing for placing the temporary crown based on factors such as the stability of the implant and the condition of the surrounding tissues. It's essential to follow your dentist's instructions for caring for the temporary crown to ensure that the implant heals properly and the final restoration is successful.
1. **Esthetics**: Temporary crowns can restore the appearance of your smile while you wait for the permanent crown to be fabricated.
2. **Protection**: They help protect the implant site and surrounding tissues as they heal.
3. **Functionality**: Temporary crowns allow you to eat and speak more comfortably during the healing period.
Temporary crowns are typically made from acrylic or composite materials and are not as durable as permanent crowns. They are meant to be worn for a few weeks to several months until the implant has fully integrated with the jawbone (osseointegration), and the permanent crown can be placed.
Your dentist will determine the appropriate timing for placing the temporary crown based on factors such as the stability of the implant and the condition of the surrounding tissues. It's essential to follow your dentist's instructions for caring for the temporary crown to ensure that the implant heals properly and the final restoration is successful.
Generally it is best not to put a temporary crown on the implant. Putting pressure on a healing implant can compromise the integration with the bone and may lead to failure of the implant.
