i got my molars filled with these dark coloured filling about an year ago. there was pain when i applied pressure with my finger on them at hat time. but now after filling no problems faced except a little senstivity on them for about 2 seconds from very chilled or hot water that too not always. do i need a root canal? is x ray be important to identify any problems? will my cavity get severe and will form an abscess? what are the signs that i should not ignore and seek dentist. iamveryanxious!
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January 17, 2018
Answer: Yes, it can get severe if you don't go to a dentist on time
The essentially is what is often called a "full mouth reconstruction" and is often a great choice. The photos provided appear to show a case that bleaching and bonding would not be enough, so a FM rehab should be considered.
It is very difficult to match any type of restoration to natural teeth EXACTLY. However, a talented lab technician, a proper preparation of the teeth (ie. not enough tooth reduction can lead to artificially white and fake looking teeth), and proper porcelain choice can make all the...