Dental Crowns on Front 6 Teeth. Not Happy So Far?

The process of cosmetic dentistry usually starts with a provisional restoration designed to correct a smile.  This is done in various materials, I use integrity.  This allows a preview of the shape, color, and contour of the final restoation.  An important consideration with provisionals is to ensure that there in enough room after prepping the teeth for ideal ceeramic construction, this information also comes from the provisionals.  Creating a smile is actually artwork.  The way the lip lies over the teeth is extremely important.

When the patient is happy with the provisionals they are used to create the final smile design.  The best cosmetic results are usually when either 4 or 8 teeth are done.  The canine is a cornerstone in the mouth and an ideal smile should flow forward and back from the canines.

If you are unhappy with the final crowns they can be recontoured and reshaped only by removing ceramic.   Sometimes the only way to correct a poor cosmetic result is to redo the case. 

 

If the case is not cemented you can remove the crowns easily and send them back to the lab.  Labs are not all the same, crowns may cost as little as $69 or several hundreds of dollars.  In general high end cosmetic dentistry costs more than simple crowns due to the extra steps and  labratory expenses.

You mentioned your dentist wants you to "try out" the crowns. You should find out if they are placed on your teeth with temporary cement, because if so, it should be easy to remove them and either modify them or remake them. If they are cemented with permanent cement, they will usually not come off without being destroyed and having to be remade.  Good luck

If you do not like your temporariy veneers, please do not get the permanent ones placed!!!  I am assuming you did not see a cosmetic dentist.  Please re-evaluate your situation.  If you are seeing a cosmetic dentist, then they will address your concerns and attend your needs. This is very important when dealing with cosmetics.  You are paying for a certain look and design, of which I hope you were involved in designing at the initial onset. Good luck and be involved!!