Swallowed a Dental Crown? Here's What to Do Next (A Guide for Filipino Patients)

Nalunok ko ang Crown ko, Doc!" A Guide to a Common Dental Scare in the Philippines
The scene is a familiar one across the Philippines: a family gathered for a hearty dinner, laughter echoing over a plate of crispy lechon kawali or sticky kakanin. But for Mang Tony, a 58-year-old jeepney driver from Bulacan, a joyful bite turned into a moment of panic. He felt a hard, solid object dislodge from his molar, and before he could react, he had swallowed it. His dental crown was gone.
















