Clean and check the If the crown is mostly hollow, you can attempt to re-cement it at home if you feel confident to do so.
Remove any debris from the crown, you can use something like the tip of a paperclip to scrape the old cement Clean your tooth thoroughly. All debris must be removed from both the crown and the tooth for it to seat properly.
Check the crown fits without Check that the bite feels correct, if the tooth feels too tall, it is not fitted correctly, double-check for debris. NEVER force a crown or post onto or into your tooth, this can cause the root to fracture. If you cannot get the crown to fit, keep the tooth as clean as possible and wait to see your dentist.
Crowns should be replaced using a dental cement from a pharmacy like Recapit. DO NOT USE SUPERGLUE or FIXADENT to fit your
Once you are have practiced placing the crown, dry the tooth and crown, mix the cement as instructed on the packet and fill the Place the crown directly onto the tooth. Bite firmly to press it into place.
Remove any extra cement with a toothpick and floss between your teeth to make sure they do not stick
