LOST
FILLING AND CROWNS _____________________________________________________ |
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 medication.
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.
