Temporary Dental Crown

Temporary Dental Crown

Temporary crowns (or provisional crown) are often made of PMMA or acrylic. After dentists have prepared teeth, patients need to wait for their dental prosthesis. During this waiting period, dentists might ask for custom-made temporary teeth for their patients, in order to protect the prepared teeth.
Your temporary crown or bridge will likely be in place for 2 to 3 weeks or more. How long you should wear your temporary teeth depends on the level of dental treatment you need. Implants, for example, may require a few weeks to several months for the bone to heal before a permanent prosthesis can be placed over them.