I had my implant uncovered and in 2 weeks will be ready for my impressions for the crown to be made I have found a place that can make my crown very cheap much lower than any other quote & I know a few people that have gone through this place & are happy but as my case was quite difficult I was wondering if any long term damage can be caused if the crown is not fitted correctly? I was thinking I could give this place a go & if it doesn't last cut my losses & go to the more expensive place
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You don't mention whether the crowns have any metal in them or are completely tooth colored material. Often porcelain fused to metal crowns which contain nickel instead of a precious metal such as gold can cause problems. The issue with nickel is that many people, particularly women, are...
Porcelain veneers are like fine china. The color they are when they are cemented does not ever change. If you choose to whiten your teeth, the crowns may need to be redone.
Cracks can be difficult to detect, they can be in the same plane as the x-ray film or sensor and not visible on x-ray. The issue is that a crack below the gumline can lengthen into the space between the roots, the furcation. If this happens, the tooth will split and it won't be restorable. A...
