I have a newly placed zirconia crown on tooth number 15 there is also a zirconia crown 18. It was too high and went back in and filed down. Now I’m worried it was too much. It’s not contacting as much as the neighboring tooth. Also there was a small irregular “step” at the margin line that came off while eating. I’m going back but I’m concerned.
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April 25, 2019
Answer: Advise on crown left to short or out of occution
This is a fixable problem. The cheek is getting caught between your teeth because the lower crown is situated too far out towards the cheek. Have your dentist cut back the surface of the crown closest to the cheek and the situation should resolve itself. It may not be an instant fix because if...
Hello,
You don’t have to worry about it, that’s right position of your crown and in few weeks you gum can adapt around the crown and above the gum line you can clean it better and avoid problems in the future.
Good luck.