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Originally Posted by PaulC
If the crown was poorly sealed for a long time, you may have had an environment conducive to tooth decay, which may be the reason the crown is now a paperweight. Go DIY if you wish, but you might be setting the stage for a cavity-induced root canal or an extraction as part of the restoration.
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Ditto what Paul wrote.
Option 5: Go to a dentist who can evaluate the situation and give you a proper set of options (including estimated costs and consequences associated with those options).
A while back, I had a crown (all high noble metal) lift off on a Friday or Saturday evening. I was very careful not to beat up the tooth during the weekend, and the dentist was able to see me on Monday morning as an emergency appointment. They cleaned up the crown, inspected the tooth and declared it to be apparently sound, and glued the crown back on.
So far, so good - and it sure beats all the work associated with having a new crown made.
Sorry to hear this has happened to you; tooth problems stink!