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Drake (formerly Jake D) wrote:
I have a crown of the common type that is basically an artificial
(ceramic) tooth with a metal rod extending from the top, which is
glued directly into a hole in my skull. These come loose every so
often, and one generally then goes to the dentist who applies some
kind of adhesive to the metal rod and shoves it back in. All done in a
jiffy. In fact, it's such a simple operation that if I had some
suitable adhesive, I might do it myself, and save myself a trip to the
dentist and a £30 bill! Anyone know what kind of adhesive to use? I
reckon superglue would be too quick-setting; you need a few seconds to
make fine adjustments before the glue sets...

How long did it first last before coming loose? If properly made, should
have been many years. But then rot sets in and the fit becomes less than
perfect so it comes out rather too easily. The only long term solution is
a new one, as these things depend on a perfect mechanical fit with no
movement.

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