Can Exiting Crowns Be Sculpted, then Polished?

January 9, 2011
Asked By:dandoons in san diego, ca, u.sa

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

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Minor porcelain contouring CAN be done on crowns and veneers

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January 4, 2016

Answer: Yes crowns can be sculpted and repolished.

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January 4, 2016

Answer: Yes crowns can be sculpted and repolished.

January 14, 2011

Answer: Contouring crowns can help improve the shape of them.

January 14, 2011

Answer: Contouring crowns can help improve the shape of them.

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January 12, 2011

Answer: Yes, crowns can be sculpted and polished in the mouth.

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January 12, 2011

Answer: Yes, crowns can be sculpted and polished in the mouth.

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