How are temporary crowns removed without pulling the residual tooth?

I have to return for the perm crown and am concerned about the procedure. How is the permanent crown 'adjusted' so that it 'fits' okay? Can the dentist shave or shape it somehow? For instance the temp crown is not allowing me to floss bwt. the teeth but I want the permanent to allow me to do that. Also, should I ask him to take an x-ray before putting on the perm or can he do that afterward to monitor the remaining tooth and pulp underneath? Thanks for any info.

How are temporary crowns removed without pulling the residual tooth?
A temporary crown is glued in with a temporary cement (sort of glue). The temporary crown can usually easily be removed by wiggling it off with an instrument. The dentist has asked you not to floss the tooth because the temp crown could come off. The permanent crown is cemented permanantly (permanant glue). You should be able to floss the tooth normally with the permanant crown. The dentist may have to adjust the crown to the correct bite by shaping/shaving a little on the outside.





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Reply:there is only so much adjustment a dentist can make, but he'll use a hand-piece "the drill", to do make the adjustments, he'll have you bite down on a piece of articulating paper, to make sure there are no "high-spots", he'll floss between the crown and the adjacent, to make sure the contacts between the teeth are good. He should take an x-ray before he cements the crown with permanent cement, because there is only the eye can see, hope this helped.
Reply:The temporary crown is not really adjusted or molded to fit your teeth perfectly. It is basically there to hold the spot for your permanent crown and keep what's under there safe. Your dentist will shave or file the tooth down if it doesn't fit you perfectly. The temporary crown isn't put on your existing tooth structure with the same cement/glue the permanent one will be put on with. He will use the bite paper to make sure your teeth (top or bottom) are hitting naturally.