Remove any debris from the crown, you can use something like the tip of a paperclip to scrape the old cement away. Clean your tooth thoroughly. All debris must be removed from both the crown and the tooth for it to seat properly.

Check the crown fits without cement. Check that the bite feels correct, if the tooth feels too tall, it is not fitted correctly so double-check for debris. NEVER force a crown or post onto or into your tooth, this can cause the root to fracture. If you cannot get the crown to fit, keep the tooth as clean as possible and wait to see your dentist.

Crowns should be replaced using a dental cement from a pharmacy. DO NOT USE SUPERGLUE or FIXADENT to fit your crown.

Once you are have practiced placing the crown, dry the tooth and crown, mix the cement as instructed on the packet, and fill the crown. Place the crown directly onto the tooth. Bite firmly to press it intoplace.6.Remove any extra cement with a toothpick and floss between your teeth to make sure they do not stick together.