Hi Silky,

Temporary cement is just that.. temporary. Unless the crown fits very tightly on the tooth, then yes, the crown will remove fairly easily if it is temporarily cemented.

With regard to your $$$ situation... If the dentist did not have the crowns made by the lab, but you or your insurance already paid for them...he cannot legally keep that money. If the dentist had the crowns made by the lab but never inserted them in your mouth... he can charge you the lab costs to have the crowns made. However, when he gets notice that you filed a complaint, he will most likely want to resolve this matter quickly.

Every dental office has reimbursed a patient from time to time for various reasons so it's not uncommon.

Keep us posted!

Bryanna




Hi Bryanna,

There is some progress. I had a permanent crown put on #14 with temp cement and it seems it will be fine. Do crowns usually remove with temp cement okay? The temp on #15 is still a problem with irritation to the tongue, so not sure what to try next.

I did start a complaint with the local dental society because the dentist never provided permanent crowns. They may be able to help get money refunded, but maybe not. After that is completed, one can still file a complaint with the state dental board. The dentist is going to try to say that I discontinued treatment, but that is not the case. He never answered his emergency phone number when the temp was causing extreme pain. He wouldn't even order a crown from the lab because he insisted
I complete treatment of 4 equilibration treatments and a $1000 bite guard first.

Thanks for your comments! Silky[/QUOTE]