Describe what steps should be taken to prevent a possible airway obstruction from occurring during the try-in of the crown.

A 35-year-old female presents with a negative medical history. The treatment plan for today is to have a crown placed on tooth number 3. The crown has been delivered from the lab and the dentist is preparing to try the crown on the tooth.

What will be an ideal response?

Place a throat pack in the patient’s mouth to prevent the crown from slipping into the back of the throat.