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Hi:Most of the time it is possible to do minor adjustment on the crown and veneer surface. It’s best to go back to your dentist and voice your concern.Best,Dr. Maddahi
If the crown is made of porcelain with a metal substructure, the porcelain needs to be a certain thickness for strength and to cover the metal alloy underneath. If shaved too much, the metal may begin to show through and/or the porcelain will fracture.If the crown is made of only porcelain or Zirconia, then it may be possible to smooth down to where you like it. That being said, I agree with Dr. Timmerman that be prepared the tooth may need a new crown.
Minor changes are usually possible without incident. However, reducing thickness MAY leave the restoration too thin and prone to break. It also may result in a loss of "gloss" or "sheen", and polishing may not get back to what it was. In that case, remaking is best. I would START with adjusting it, but know that remake may be needed.
It would be good to see an x-ray pre and post root canal treatment. That being said, there may be an infection that may continue to get worse. See your dentist right away to get you out of pain and to have a healthy tooth again!
HI:It’s difficutl to give you accurate advice without a photo. Please post a photo of the crown with the black margin. Generally it take a few days for the gum to heal and cover the margin of the crown.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Difficult to see on the x-ray because it is so dark. Simple adjustments mean that it could need to have the bite on top smoothed down to fit better with the other teeth. As for a periodontal pocket, there are several things that can be done to keep that gum area clean and healthy to...
