My crown fell off, the tooth underneath is very discolored, the gum around it looks like it's infected. It almost looks like it has split ope. What is the worst case senerio that is happening??
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It would be difficult to say without pictures and x-rays but I will put a couple possibilities out there.1. Gingival inflammation- His gum tissue may become swollen or irritated from either insufficient cleaning of his teeth and debris being left at the gums or from the crown margins...
Based off the picture alone, it appears the the roots of the molar are separated from each other and there is gingiva (gum tissue) growing between them. If that is the case the only options is to have the tooth removed. From there there are several options that may be available for...
Possible I guess yes, probable no. If the crown is made correctly it can only go on in one way. For it to go on backwards the tooth would either have to be prepared the same on both sides or else the crown will not fit.The real answer is that for the crown to go on backwards would normally mean...