Can a Crown Be Reattached If It Falls Out? Prosthetic Fabrication Using an Oral Scanner at Munjeong-dong Dental Clinic

Hello.

This is Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic in Munjeong-dong.

Many people think that prosthetics such as crowns or bridges

can be used permanently once they are placed.

However, did you know that these prosthetics also need to be replaced at the right time?

Do Prosthetics Have a Lifespan? If they have been used for a long time but there are no special problems, it means they have been well cared for, so there is no need to replace them unnecessarily.

However, over time, small gaps may form between the crown and the tooth, leading to cavities,

or the prosthetic itself may fracture or wear down.

In particular, old gold crowns may continue to wear on the chewing surface, causing holes to form.

To use an analogy from the Munjeong-dong dental clinic,

it is similar to the sole of a shoe that is used often and wears down.

When a crown falls out, if there are no problems with the prosthetic or the tooth, it can be reattached,

but if there are issues like this,

re-fabrication treatment is needed. Generally, crowns are recommended to be replaced about every 10 years.

Of course, the replacement period can vary from person to person depending on their oral hygiene habits and

habits.

It is important to check the condition of the prosthetic through regular examinations and determine when it should be replaced.

When replacing a crown, first the existing prosthetic is removed,

and then the tooth is reshaped so that the prosthetic can be stably maintained.

At this time, if the tooth where the crown came off has severe decay or other problems,

additional treatment is performed before proceeding.

You can think of this process as strengthening the foundation when remodeling a house.

After appropriately reshaping the tooth, an impression is taken using an oral scanner.

Digital Dentistry An oral scanner is a device that scans the inside of the mouth in 3D and converts it into digital data.

By bringing a small camera-shaped scanner close to the teeth and moving it while taking images,

it captures the oral structure in real time on the computer screen and reproduces it precisely.

In the past, a rubber-like material was placed in the mouth and hardened to take an impression,

but with the development of digital dentistry,

this kind of digital impression taking using an oral scanner has become widely used.

The occlusal relationship of the oral structure is also analyzed in real time, creating an opportunity to fabricate a stable prosthetic.

Above all, a major advantage of the scanner is that the data can be sent directly to the dental lab at the same time as the impression is taken.

With the traditional rubber impression method,

after taking and hardening the impression,

it had to be physically transported to the lab, but with the digital method, immediate transmission is possible.

Therefore, clinics that take impressions through digital scanning

can fabricate prosthetics faster than clinics that take rubber impressions. One other difference I’d like to explain at the Munjeong-dong dental clinic is that,

when taking rubber impressions, patients often felt discomfort from the foreign-body sensation and gagging.

However, a scanner greatly reduces this discomfort and shortens the impression-taking time as well.

Retakes are easy if needed, and because there are fewer errors, more accurate prosthetic fabrication is possible.

Therefore, by actively using this system,

we can help provide more comfortable and efficient care.

In some cases, the existing gold crown is replaced with a durable zirconia material

to improve aesthetics,

and the type is changed to help prevent wear-related problems.

Even after a new crown is placed, regular care is essential to keep it in place for a long time.

Crown Care Methods Along with proper brushing, use oral hygiene aids such as toothbrushes and dental floss,

and maintain cleanliness around the prosthetic through regular professional scaling so it can be used for a long time.

In particular, regular checkups every 6 months to 1 year are necessary to accurately assess the condition of the prosthetic.

You should know that it can be used for a long time only when problems are found early and addressed appropriately.

As explained today by the Munjeong-dong dental clinic, prosthetics such as crowns and bridges are not permanent,

so considering replacement when needed is a wise way to protect oral health.

If problems that arise are left untreated,

they can lead to issues such as cavities or fractures,

so we hope you will not leave them unattended!

This has been Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic in Munjeong-dong.

Thank you :)

2025.10.23~2025.10.30