The standard of care, and governing body directives, require that dentists evaluate a tooth before re-cementing a crown. A dentist is expected to evaluate the current health of a tooth or implant, which usually requires an x-ray and a tactile examination. If a dentist misses an obvious issue, it puts the patient at risk of tooth loss and medical compromise. Therefore, dentists cannot dismiss the potential for poor outcomes at the request of the patient and must perform an evaluation first.