Implant Temporary Crown Fell Out? Perfect Essential Emergency Response for Holidays and Weekends

Did your implant temporary crown suddenly pop out and make your heart sink?

During the implant process, having a temporary crown

is quite common.

Especially when eating meals or snacks,

there are often cases where the temporary crown falls out,

leaving people flustered.

The thought that flashes through your mind at that moment is:

"Is this because the implant was done wrong?

Did something go wrong?"

But there is no need to worry too much.

Literally, a temporary crown is just temporary.

It is a prosthetic placed temporarily before the permanent implant is completed.

If a temporary crown falls out during the implant process,

it is something that can happen to anyone,

so please think of it as a common incident.

Why does it fall out?

Why would a temporary crown just fall out?

Some people may not understand this.

Today, I’ll explain step by step why it falls out.

Because it is literally a "temporary crown,"

it is not strongly bonded.

That is because it has to be removed

before the final, fully completed

implant prosthesis is placed.

It is made so that it can be removed relatively easily,

so strong bonding is not used.

I don’t want it to fall out—can’t I do anything?

As explained above, the temporary crown itself

is bound to come loose fairly easily,

so until the real final implant prosthesis is placed,

you should not overlook the need for caution.

Not letting the temporary crown fall out can be thought of in the same context as

the usual ways we protect our teeth in everyday life.

First,

it is best to avoid very hard, chewy, or sticky foods as much as possible.

In particular, hard foods like blue crab marinade dishes,

chewy foods like jjondeugi or dried squid,

and sticky foods like caramel

should be eaten with caution.

Second,

the temporary implant crown may fall out due to pressure

caused by teeth grinding or clenching your teeth tightly.

Please be careful not to put force on your teeth.

If the implant temporary crown has already fallen out on a holiday or weekend

If you are searching for this article,

chances are the implant temporary crown has already fallen out,

and you came here after searching for it.

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic will summarize the key response methods

and explain how to handle it.

First, don’t panic. Rinse the temporary crown lightly with water

as it is,

then store it in a clean zip bag or a sealable container.

In very rare cases, people try to bring it in after sticking it back on with household glue or superglue,

but absolutely do not do that!

Second, avoid刺激ating foods until you come to the dental clinic.

The area where the temporary crown fell out

has the gum tissue exposed.

Avoid hot foods, spicy foods, and salty, highly irritating foods,

and eat slowly and gently on the opposite side of the missing area.

Third, when brushing your teeth, avoid scrubbing hard.

Brush gently as if you are only lightly cleaning it,

and rinse lightly with lukewarm water.

The most important thing is not to leave it unattended for too long

and to visit the dental clinic as soon as possible.

If there is no major problem, it is simply a matter of reattaching it,

so there is no need to worry too much.

What if I really don’t have time?

If the temporary crown has fallen out, you need to make time

to visit the dental clinic, even if your schedule is tight.

"I’m not in pain right now, so am I okay?"

"Can’t I just eat on one side for a few days?"

You may think like this.

However, if the temporary crown loss is left untreated,

changes can occur in that short amount of time.

The nearby teeth may tilt toward the missing area,

or the space where it was missing may narrow.

If that happens, the final crown was made according to the size before the space narrowed,

so it may no longer fit and may need to be remade.

The gums may also become irritated, swell, or develop inflammation.

You might think, "Would it really get this bad just because one temporary crown fell out for a few days?"

In the case of an implant temporary crown, it is not simply for eating with a tooth.

It also plays a role in maintaining the empty space and shaping the gums.

An implant temporary crown falling out is not something that can be considered a very big problem.

The important issue is visiting the dental clinic as quickly as possible after it falls out.

That is because reattachment in the early stage makes it possible to maintain the space

and preserve the gums.

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic provides treatment on both Saturdays and Sundays,

so if the temporary crown falls out on the weekend,

prompt care is possible.

When it falls out, don’t panic.

Be sure to save this article,

and I hope you complete your implant healthily.

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