Do Dentists Typically Make Adjustments for Upper Front Crowns by Drilling Down Bottom Front (Older) Crowns? (photo)

Question

I had 6 new upper front crowns placed at the same time and rather than adjusting the backs of the new crowns, my dentist ground down my lower front crowns. He actually removed the front finish and rounded the tops of several of my lower crowns, making some of them so thin that they appear dull like smoked glass and you can see a dark tint behind the porcelain. When I expressed my dismay, he assured me that this is common practice. I am so upset because my crowns are all rough, dull, & misshapen.

Martin Gorman, DDS · Answer

Sadly, yes it is. But, it does not make the Procedure correct. In most cases when opposing teeth are adjusted, the dentist or lab tech did not do something correctly. In some instances, the patients bite is worn, or the teeth are so tight, there really is no room for crowns. In some cases other procedures may be necessary prior to the restorative you want.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

We try not to but sometimes we must. In most cases the dentist will explain what they are doing and why good luck

	 

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD        CEO Baystate Dental PC

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

Getting the bite correct often involves working on BOTH the upper and lower teeth. Usually, this process should be done mostly while still in the temporary crown stage.

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