I have several defects in my lower teeth;discoloration,cavities,etc.I have a large Porcelain bridge on top and my new dentist has recommended crowning all the lower teeth with one connected,continuous set of crowns.I've never heard of this and have concerns about how to remedy an individual tooth problem in the future should there be an abcess,ie.Sorry,I couldn't get a good photo.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Have you heard of prepping all lower teeth and putting on crowns that are all connected in one piece ?
This was mentioned in the consent form, as it can happen. As mentioned, the bonding to metal won't last. So what if you don't have any insurance for the doctor to get payment?In this scenario, I would replace the crown for approximately the lab fee.
I can't tell from the pictures, but a grey shade is most likely from metal inside the crown that the porcelain is fused to. It is very difficult to block out this grey hue, because porcelain used in dentistry is somewhat translucent, as are teeth. This is one of the main reasons I use a Cerec AC...
If he will consent to sending in a photo, this would help. If the darkening is generalized it is probably just excessive pigmentation, and nothing needs or can be done. Small areas might respond well to the Periolase ND:YAG laser to diminish the pigmentation. If it involves the gum near one or...