The normal swelling will occur within two or three days after the crown is installed, but not less than two weeks. Check to see if the gums are red and swollen. If it has bleeding, it may be caused by the crown material. Some metal crown materials are unstable and easy to irritate like nickel-chromium alloys. Inflammation of the gums, in addition to their own allergies, will also affect the gums. Generally, they will not heal by themselves, but the swelling will be worse, and eating will cause pain.
How to deal with the crown of the gums?
- Remove the original crown first and check whether the abutment teeth are damaged by caries. If not, clean the residue near the gums, and then apply medicine to reduce inflammation. If it does not get better, consider removing the diseased granulation tissue and wait for the redness and swelling to subside. , You can install all-ceramic crowns, it will not irritate the gums, and there is no need to worry about the darkening of the gums.
- Inflammation may be poorly prepared. Check the edge of the lower tooth crown. If it is not smooth, it is best to adjust the grinding. If there is a gap with the tooth, the crown must be remade, otherwise the plaque will accumulate and the bacteria will infect the gums. The root of the tooth is shorter, ground deeper, and compresses the gums, which violates the biological width. It is recommended that the crown be installed in a regular hospital.
What should I do if the gums are red and swollen after the crown is installed?
- First periodontal basic treatment. Scaling to remove plaque and calculus around the crown. Deep periodontal pockets need to be subgingival scraping. The root surface must be scraped clean. At this time, the inflammation will gradually subside. The swelling of the peripheral pocket has not disappeared, and periodontal flap surgery is required to cut off the diseased granulation tissue inside.
- In addition, the alveolar bone has been absorbed, the gums have shrunk, and the formation of dental plaque is faster. Pay attention to cleaning and maintenance. Use dental floss to remove tartar after meals. Pay attention to periodontitis and wash your teeth every six months. Only regular inspections can control inflammation. Go to the hospital early for treatment.
Summary: The swelling of the gums will not disappear, but will cause periodontitis. It is recommended to go back to the clinic and repair it.
When the root canal treatment completed, the dental lab procedure of dental model trimmer, dental sandblaster polishing and finishing the denture crown restoration is also important for the technician.
