Hi!! I had a dental crown placed on my back molar after a root canal in Oct 2022. I had issues with my bite and had to have my crown filed down. In January, my dentist noticed an open margin and had to replace the crown. Since it was replaced, it is much shorter than my original crown and the tooth next to it is now hitting with more force than before. I think the dentist made this crown shorter bc of my original bite issues, but it looks like a mini tooth. Is this normal? Help!
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Hello, the best results would usually come from orthodontic treatment since you do have a overjet. You want to get your bite and jaw in the correct position for long term TMJ health. I would consult with another orthodontist. They have come a long way in the last 6 years and would be the best...
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It is not really possible to drill the zirconium crown without damage. Even if its aesthetic quality persists, the endurance will be very poor which results in a decrease in life expectancy of the crown. Therefore, if the pain persists root canal or indirect pulp capping...
Your dentist has a good point. In most cases, a tooth with a root canal would not last more than a few decades. If you pull the 2nd molar and use braces to move the wisdom tooth, then you might have a healthy, living tooth for a lifetime. That being said, I always want to save teeth when...