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A hole in the dental crown is not good, need to see your dentist.However from the picture it looks like you have a porcelain fused to metal crown, in which the metal is exposed, you need to check with your dentist! If the metal is exposed you will be ok, however aesthetically is not pleasing. Check with your dentist or a dentist near you.
It is hard to tell from this photo, but it may be a porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM). sometimes, the porcelain on the chewing area gets thin or chipped, exposing the metal frame. This isn't a hole and presents no clinical problems. The only issue would be the "look" of the crown, but it should function just fine and have zero risk for decay/cavities in that spot.
Hi:The first thing that should be checked is bite and clenching and grinding pressure on the crown. If the crown contains any metal there could be metal allergy.Best,Dr. Maddahi
It is best to discuss your wants, regarding the front teeth crowns already permanently cemented with your treating dentist. Usually we do not mix zerconia porcelain with emax porcelains to restore the smile line cosmetically, since the optical properties on each porcelain is different. Me...
Completely agree with your periodontist about the need to remove the wisdom tooth and re-do the crown. Though you may consult with the dentist who made this crown in the first place I would go to someone else since the issues with the crown and the wisdom tooth could have been identified BEFORE...
