I'm not a denitist but I did take a Dental Assisting course... It all depends on if the pulp is exposed.
If it's not: They will likely "cap" it. They'll put a temp on until they can make you a new one. The materials in the permanent one will be much more superior... in colour retention, adhesiveness and less attrition.
If the root is showing: (hopefully they asked you this when they made the appointment... because an exposed root is suseptable to infection and if that happens... well, let's just say you don't want that) They will do a root canal (take out the pulp and stuff the hole with little strings of plastic) before they give you a crown/onlay. If the root of the tooth is damaged they will yank it and put in a partial bridge (a fake tooth attached to a "good" tooth beside it. But this probablly won't be the case.
If it hurts when you touch it, I would suggest you go to a dentist that takes walkins/emergencies, because you don't want it infected...
Good Luck!
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