Is there any kind of pink gum filler of some sort to disguise my black gumline? The crown is a good match for my teeth and is strong but it makes you really concious when you smile.
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February 11, 2015
Answer: Is there a pink gum filler of some sort to hide the black bit around my gum line or is it a renewing of the crown needed?
Your new dentist sounds very competent . I agree that a zirconia abutment would not be my choice for #7. How your teeth come together in the front is critical to decide which material to use.Do you bite very hard? How much room is there for the abutment and crown? What shade are you...
Diagnostic waxups aren't required to do great dentistry, but they are immensely helpful. I usually tell patients that a diagnostic waxup is like a blueprint for how we want your final restorations to be fabricated. You wouldn't consider building a house without a blueprint, nor do I remove tooth...
Since the tooth/crown has been fine for 10-12 years, this likely indicates that the tooth/root is fractured or that the tooth is reabscessed. See your dentist right away to have xrays done and the tooth evaluated .
