Do you have to get porcelain fused to metal crowns because of a deep bite, are your crowns supposed to look bulky? (photo)

I would recommend remaking the crowns, they are indeed too dark. I think the lab could do a better job with a different material as well.Sincerely,Dr. Reiser

I cab see what you mean with your temporary crowns- they are most definitely not even. However, hopefully they do not reflect the size and shape of your permanent crowns. Although it may be frustrating to have temporary crowns that don't match your natural teeth, they will be coming off soon and hopefully be replaced with an aesthetic result.As far as the PFM crowns go, I, personally, don't recommend them for the anterior. Zirconia (a ceramic material) is quite strong, even used for heavy bruxers/grinders. It is metal-free, so it won't produce a dark halo near the gumline. The only downside is that sometimes these can look a bit opaque compared to natural teeth... but in the end I still think it looks more natural than PFM. Although the most aesthetic option is Emax, sometimes a practitioner may choose against it if a stronger material is needed. If you are not happy with the look of the crowns, do not go ahead with the cementation. These are your front teeth- it doesn't matter if your doctor says they're "good enough"... if it really doesn't look or feel right, say something. Your color may be difficult to match, but if that is the case, you can go to the lab for a custom color match. Only go through with it when you are happy with the look and feel.I hope you end up with a nice result!

Hello,Sometimes, depending on how much room you have between the top and bottom teeth, you may not be a candidate for all porcelain crowns. If the space is limited, then PFM crowns are the recommended choice because they can be "thinner" on the inside, where all porcelain crowns have to have a certain layer of thickness all around the tooth. Sometimes temporary crowns may not look as pretty as you'd like - but the good thing is they are only temporary! The permanent crowns should be much more esthetic and better fitting. Before the dentist cements the crowns make sure you address any concerns that you may have. It is much easier to fix the problem before they are permanently cemented into place. Good luck!