Lost
fillings can in some cases be replaced temporarily
by using one of the over the counter temporary
cements such as Tempanol
or Dentemp depending on the
size and shape of the area. Crowns too can
be temporarily recemented with these with
these medidation. However, for recementing
a crown it is probably better to choose
a formulation that requires mixing a powder
(zinc oxide) and a liquid (eugenol). These
components are used in the dental office
as a temporary cement and as a sedative
filling material.
Follow the directions carefully before using,
and remove as much of the old cement as
possible before placing the new cement into
the crown.
