I have 2 implants right next to each other on teeth 29 and 30. I'm wondering what is the best way to do the crowns. Single crown on each or both of them combined. Single crown will allow me to do them on different years and will work out best cost wise. But if it is not advisable or there is advantage strength wise if we have a combined crown, I'll consider the later even though out of pocket expenses will be way higher. I have a max ins. cap of 1500 per year. Thanks.
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To soon to know yet how you will look. Give yourself some time to heal and then become more aggressive with rushing.Sometimes it is necessary to reduce the underlying bone (not sure if you had this) to give long term results.It is also possible to improve gummy smile by a reverse...
It sounds like you have a Porcelian Fused to Metal crown on the tooth and the gum receded leaving the gray area. The best solution would be to have the crown replaced with an all porcelain crown to precent the dark gray area from being visible. Talk to a local dentist about your options
New advances in porcelain crowns can allow for thin but strong material on the lingual (zirconia) and esthetic ceramic on the facial (labial). Lithium dislocate crowns may also work well here. Newer cements also have an inherent bond to tooth structure. Make sure you see a dentist who is...