Can a new crown be colored matched to my surrounding teeth? (Photo)

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This is my permanent crown I got 4 months ago. I absolutely hate the color of it. I think it looks so ugly and definitely fake. Will a new better dentist be able to make a more natural looking crown? (I know I have discoloration on my surrounding teeth but I still feel the color is way off) Did my dentist just not care? His assistant picked the color and assured me that it matched. And he didnt ask before he cemented it in place.

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

Unfortunately there is definitely no match! you do show a lot of de-calcification on your teeth, and if you want it to be a perfect match, you need an expert ceramist to be present with your dentist, and do custom coloring and contouring! It will cost more but definitely worth it!
Best of luck

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

Hi, Miracle.  You are correct, your crown definitely does not match. With your shading of your other teeth, you need a custom shade done by a lab. The shade guides will always fall short of your expectations. You need more characterization of the crown. Ask for Emax all porcelain crown. Unfortunately, you will not be able to fix the current crown. A second opinion might be helpful. Sorry.

Shahin Safarian, DMD · Answer

I agree your permanent crown color isn't match with the surrounding teeth. You should consult with the experienced dentist this time for the treatment so that he or she will made the crown according to your teeth color and ask you before cemented it.

Doug Jopling, DDS · Answer

Yes, a talented and caring dentist can match the shade of your teeth using photography and a talented lab technician. Sometimes doing a single crown in the front is very challenging and may require additional fees, especially if you have to go to the lab technicians facility for a custom shade match.

Michael Mazaheri, DDS · Answer

Hello,
Matching single crowns in the anterior region often requires a custom shade specially with presence of white spots like your case (additional custom shading charges usually apply). Talk to your dentist about a possible custom shade at the laboratory with the master lab technician.
Dr. Mazaheri

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