While your crown, bridge, veneers or implant are being prepared, temporaries protect the tooth, keep your smile intact and let you speak and eat normally. Here we explain what they include and how much they cost.
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A transition without redoing work
We follow the stage through until your crown, bridge, veneer or implant is fitted.
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Space and position preserved
We help keep the teeth in position and the relationships needed to carry on with the restorative work.
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Esthetics and bite try-in
We assess shape, size, appearance and function before moving on to the final restoration.
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A controlled transition to the final result
We stay with this stage until the definitive crown, bridge, veneer or restorative work is ready.
Temporary Teeth in Medellín
Temporary teeth are provisional restorations that replace or protect a tooth while the definitive solution —a crown, bridge, veneer or implant— is being made. They suit almost any adult under treatment, last from weeks to a few months and rarely hurt. The cost depends on the number of teeth and on the overall plan; at the consultation you get the exact quote.
Why well-made temporaries are worth it
You avoid costly rework
A temporary that protects the tooth properly lowers the risk of fractures or emergencies that would delay and raise the cost of your treatment.
You keep your smile without paying more
Shape and color stay presentable while treatment moves forward, with no improvised fixes.
You protect the gum for the final result
A stable gum today avoids extra adjustments, and extra cost, on the definitive restoration.
You keep the space and the bite
You stop the neighboring teeth from drifting and forcing additional corrections.
You carry on with your life
You speak and chew comfortably throughout the treatment phase.
When will you need temporary teeth?
They are usually indicated when a tooth goes through a preparation phase before the definitive restoration and its structure has to be protected. The most frequent cases in a rehabilitation quote are:
- After a tooth is prepared for one or more crowns.
- On dental bridges, to hold the space until the definitive one is fitted.
- During veneer treatment.
- While a dental implant integrates with the bone.
- After an extraction or the loss of a tooth.
- When there is sensitivity or fracture risk from wear or cracks.
Who carries out your treatment at Be Dharma
At Be Dharma the temporary phase is planned by Dr. Jorge Mejía, general dentist (professional license 5-4513-08), within the restorative team at Clínica Be Dharma in Torre Médica Oviedo, Medellín. At the consultation your case is reviewed, the type of temporary is defined and you receive a detailed quote covering what each stage includes up to the definitive restoration.
Temporary Teeth in Medellín
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Questions
Frequently asked questions about temporary teeth in Medellín
How much does a temporary tooth cost in Medellín?
The figure depends on whether it is a single tooth or part of a larger plan (crown, bridge, implant or full rehabilitation), on the type of temporary and on the material. At the consultation you receive an exact quote, in writing.
What does the price of temporaries include?
It includes the diagnosis, the design of the temporary, making and fitting it, and the adjustment visits until you move on to the definitive restoration. We set it out in writing before starting.
Are there payment options?
Yes. At the consultation we explain the available payment methods so you can plan the treatment around your budget.
How long do temporary teeth last?
They last as long as your treatment needs: usually weeks and, on longer plans, a few months, until the definitive restoration is fitted.
Do they carry risks or discomfort?
It is a low-risk procedure. There may be mild sensitivity to cold or pressure in the first days. If strong pain on biting appears or the gum becomes inflamed, you should come in for an adjustment.
Who is not a good candidate?
Before quoting, the dentist checks for active decay, untreated gum disease or other conditions that have to be addressed first; in those cases the plan is adjusted.
What can I eat and how do I care for them?
Favor soft food and avoid anything very hard or sticky (ice, nuts, toffees). Brush gently and use floss carefully around the temporary.