1. Will this increase the chance of tooth decay as the food debris can get lodged under the gap of the extended crown? 2. Is this a normal practice to make a bigger crown to cover gap between tooth?
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Unfortunately discovering the problem with that area requires a proper examination with x-rays, probing etc. In this forum, you haven't provided enough info to diagnose a specific problem. An evaluation by your dentist can rule out several possible scenarios and get to the root of your...
No, dental assistant cannot place your permanent crown because it is not safe and legal. Assistant will only help the dentist while doing the procedure but he or she doesn't allowed to perform the whole treatment in the absence of dentist.
I agree with Dr Sprague. The darkening of an endodontically treated tooth must be masked before cementing a crown. That can mean an opaque crown that doesnt have translucency or an opaque layer applied to the tooth before cementing the crown.