I had dental implant surgery due to missing lateral incisors about at age 17, now 33. My crowns have become much shorter than my natural teeth, not sure exactly when it started, I am concerned they could be failing. Perhaps due to bone loss as I am a smoker? I have no pain or mobility, my gums do not look to be receding in that area, the crowns are sinking in! I am hoping just having the crowns replaced will be enough. I saw a dentist about switching crowns and she did not seem concerned.
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March 30, 2016
Answer: Time to change the abutments and new crowns
If your doctor, did not make a crown that has chimney so the final crown is screw retained to the implant, this is one of the must common errors of doctors, all crowns must be able to be torched if they get loose, if your doctor did not give you the option to decide, its his fault, and now you...
I would not be worried about this. As long as the tissues do not bleed and there is no pain, then your crown and tissues should be fine. If you are overly concerned have your restorative dentist evaluate it for you.
Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD - Account Suspended says:
From your photo, it looks like that your left front tooth is sticking out and your mid line is off.I would advise you to check your bite and occlusion, specially to see if you have a balanced bite, and after see a orthodontist for consult.We need much more information to go to the details of...
