My PFM molar crowns are unsightly. They're oversized, the metal linings and opaque are showing, and my gum hurt due to high bite. Also, my breath has started to stink since I had them. They've been trimmed already,but some more trimming is needed,so instead of that, I'm thinking of having them replaced with E-Max, just worried about the durability and cost in the long run. 1st molar is a pontic. 1st bicuspid stands on its own. Only the 2nd bicuspid and 2 mentioned molars are bridged together.
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Congratulations on making the best, long term choice for replacing your tooth. Unfortunately, there is no ideal method of temporization. Sometimes a temporary crown can be immediately placed on an implant, but not everyone is a candidate for this. Most patients do fine with a...
In most cases, the root canal procedure can be performed through the bridge crown. So, the bridge does not always need to be removed.If there is decay under the bridge and the bridge needs to be removed, then you have 2 options-Root canal followed by new bridge OR-Root canal and crown for the...
Thank you for your inquiry. We're sorry to hear about your discomfort. This is a great question. Overall, you should not be experiencing discomfort when you bite, but your teeth/gums may need more time to heal. Although you should be able to bite into food with your new restorations, it's...
