I went the dentist and he said I needed a crown; they gave me a quote and on the quote the following was listed: 02750 Crown-Porcelain & Hi Nobl (3rd Tth) - Covered 02950 Buildup-Crown (3rd Tth) - Covered 02706 Porcelain Facing Fee (Molar) - Not covered 02705 Precious Metal Fee - Not covered Based on my insurance company, the first 2 codes should cover me and allow me to get this crown; why is my dentist charging his own codes for those other fees?
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There can be three different issues with this:One, where there is a visible junction between the crown and the gum. In the past old ceramic crowns made over a white gold core, this could give the look of a black line. With those older crowns it was highly unaesthetic, but often functional,...
I would recommend taking the bridge out while sleeping, so that you do not ingest or inhale the bridge. If the crown broke off from the bridge, I would recommend contacting your dentist to discuss having the bridge replaced. Replacing the bridge will prevent your teeth from shifting...
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