Dark tooth showing through crown? (Photos)

February 17, 2017
Asked By:wahoowa19 in Amargosa Valley, NV

Had a porcelain crown placed over #8 following a root canal retreatment. Went to the lab to have a custom shade & was very pleased with the results at the dentist's office. After going home & seeing it in natural light, I'm not so pleased with it anymore. The top of the tooth is darker than the rest...I think the shade is matched perfectly but I think it appears dark because of the tooth underneath it. Can anything be done about this?

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Need less translucency

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Need less translucency

February 26, 2017

Answer: Color change with new tooth

February 26, 2017

Answer: Color change with new tooth

February 23, 2017

Answer: Dark tooth showing through crown

February 23, 2017

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