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Temporary crown after implant procedure
After dental implant procedure , it's taking 3 to 6 months for implant to integrate with bone. But meanwhile till the osseointegration happens and permanent crown can be fitted, temporarily what crowns or fittings can be made to fill the gap ? And what material is used ?and cost.
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temporary crowns are generally acrylic make, not so expensive as permanent crown. can be placed by taking some support from neighbouring teeth .
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temporary crowns or Provisionals as they are called are generally made of acrylic material. In some cases it might be CAD-CAM crown ( hich is a bit costlier than traditional provisional crowns
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Provisional restorations in implant therapy can be in
the form of removable or fixed prostheses. They are usually made up of resin or acrylic , but only if they are not in contact with the opposing teeth.
The cost may vary from 7k to 10k as an abutment is also required to connect crown to the implant.
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Temporary crowns can me made with acrylic or pmma but only if it is not in contact with the opposing teeth for example in the front teeth
The cost can vary from 8-10k as a special temporary abutment is also necessary to connect the crown to the implant
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If the doctor has specifically informed that it is not the best to place a temporary crown we should avoid as it could hamper the Osseointegration
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Different types of temporary crowns ,most commonly used is acrylic crown (1k-1.5k)
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