I needed a dental implant on my front tooth. Last week, my new crown was cemented in place. Unfortunately the crown is shorter than both the original tooth and the adjacent front tooth. The oral surgeon suggested that the crown should be replaced, this would require removal of the cemented crown. I am concerned that removing the current crown may affect the integrity of the implant and make the new crown unstable. Should I make due with my less than perfect crown rather than risking damage to my implant?
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A missing lateral incisor is a very common reason patients seek out cosmetic dentistry. This issue is more common then people think and is usually the result of genetics and evolution. In fact, humans are evolving to have more narrow and pointed faces and if were around in another...
Conventional X-rays do not provide full diagnostic imaging necessary in some circumstances. A cone beam CT scan is the best way to evaluate the implant and supporting structures and assess the source of the discharge.
Exposure of bone from block bone graft is certainly a risk and it is often due to tension over the incision line. Once exposed, the prognosis will depend on amount of exposure, quality of soft tissue, and stability of the overall block. Small exposure may be overcome by conservative debridement...