Crown fell out

[Evelyn]

hello

I have a front crown which was made three years ago and as far I was aware the crown was fine. Suddenly this afternoon the crown fell out whilst I was eating a chocolate cake. The cake was very soft, so I am shocked that it managed to do this to my crown.

Looking at the tooth that used to hold the crown, there is not much left of it and I am worried that it might not be enough of the tooth left to hold my crown again. Do you think, you will be able to glue this crown back in or would I need to look at an alternative solution. What options do I have for my front tooth, if this tooth root needs to come out.

[Dr Vahid Motahar]

Hi,

Thank you for you question.

We need to see your tooth and see what is left in enough to retain you crown and if so then re cement your crown. If there is not enough tooth remaining then it may be possible to build up you tooth be means of post and core specially if you tooth has had root canal treatment.

If these are not possible and the tooth has poor prognosis and needs to come out then options are denture, bridge or implant with implant being the best option.