How we make temporary crowns 👑. Temporary crowns are placed on the teeth after they have been shaved down for the final crowns. • They are placed for many reasons. - One of them is to protect the teeth from external stimuli like cold & hot food and drinks since much of the enamel has been removed so the teeth are quite sensitive. -Another reason is to keep them from moving or tilting in other directions so the final crown can fit properly. -Also to keep the appearance intact as no one wants to