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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / November 2005Can I wait for the crown?
The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth with a large filling. My dentist took a look and said there is no sign of decay getting in and I should make an appointment for the crown. The problem is he's going on vacation and I have to wait 4 weeks for the 1 1/2 hour visit allowed for this procedure. I don't have any pain and the tooth is not causing me any problem, so do you think waiting 4 weeks is all right or should I go to another dentist? > The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth with a > large filling. My dentist took a look and said there is no sign of decay [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > causing me any problem, so do you think waiting 4 weeks is all right or > should I go to another dentist? In a situation like this you are playing the averages. After the tooth cracks, there is an increased chance the filling may fall out. But it may well not, if you're reasonably careful--no chewing on pens, pencils, chicken bones, ice cubes--things you shouldn't be doing anyway. If you're happy with your dentist and can be reasonably careful, I thing 4 weeks probably won't be a problem. Steve  Signature{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 Remove "nospam" to reply\par } I agree. Waiting shouldn't be a big issue, but I usually bond some composite (after a little air abrasion) onto the tooth for patient comfort. Dartos >> The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth >> with a [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Steve > I agree. > > Waiting shouldn't be a big issue, but I usually bond some composite > (after a little air abrasion) onto the tooth for patient comfort. > > Dartos Right, esp. in this area, where a fracture will frequently cause tongue irritation. I use (gasp!) Ketac-fill (glass ionomer). Steve >>> The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth >>> with a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> >> Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 > Right, esp. in this area, where a fracture will frequently cause tongue > irritation. I use (gasp!) Ketac-fill (glass ionomer). Just me, but I never let anyone wait that long unless they can only come it at 6:15 pm on a Tuesday afternoon/evening. Then, they have to wait for that one time slot to open up. I have always left a few slots open in the book in each week to deal with emergencies and urgencies. If none occur, you just book someone else into the slot at the last minute. Signature/ Amatus / > >> I agree. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >>> >>> Steve >> I agree. >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Steve Fuji 9 or a nice diamond bur for me. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth with a >large filling. My dentist took a look and said there is no sign of decay [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >causing me any problem, so do you think waiting 4 weeks is all right or >should I go to another dentist? 4 weeks should be no problem. How long have you been going to him ? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>The side (inside part) chipped off the second lower molar of a tooth with a >>large filling. My dentist took a look and said there is no sign of decay [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > 4 weeks should be no problem. > How long have you been going to him ? About two years. The tooth in question is not causing any tongue irritation. I was mainly concerned if there was any particular reason to have it done sooner, but thanks to all who replied, my anxiety is relieved. |
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