I had new poreclin crowns done for my front teeth 3 months ago, but 2 of those crowns look bulky from the sides is there a way to sculpt the front down a little and then polish it to look shiny again like the rest of the crowns? please help. Thank you
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Minor porcelain contouring CAN be done on crowns and veneers
The shine on porcelain is quite difficult to remove. I would first want to determine why your porcelain is dull. I would need to evaluate the abrasiveness of your toothpaste, the hardness of your brush as well as the techniques of the hygienist. Many Hygienists improperly use a sandblasting...
The situation that you are describing sounds like you should probably have a new crown made. The "black line" that you are describing tells me that it is a partially metal crown. If there is sufficient tooth structure for you to have a new crown, I would specifically ask...
The team of TruCare Dentistry in Roswell, GA is educated about the pros and cons of both types of crowns and will happily answer any questions you may have.