I recently got my crown replaced because cavity was developing under neath and would like to know if the dentist placed it properly. There is a small space between my gum line and the crown. Does this need to be placed again properly? Worries about future cavities and gum disease
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Answer: It is useful to renew the relevant restoration.
1. If the crown is made from zirconia (specifically "porcelain-fused zirconia" is what would be used in the anterior, as it's more esthetic), it can better mask the tooth underneath it. 2. A procedure called internal bleaching may be able to be done to lighten the "dead" tooth underneath before...
Removal of old crowns, scanning or impressing the teeth and replacing the crowns with temporary crowns can be a one-appointment process. If the dentist who works on you has a milling machine, it can theoretically all be done in one visit. You should have minimal or no sensitivity/pain thereafter...