Should I have my crown filed more?

Question

I had a crown on my upper molar . The tooth below it has a filling. The crown was filed twice to reduce high spot. Now the front teeth on tge other side are touching. And while eating the crown and the tooth below cant slide properly, I have to consciously force it to slide. Shoukd I get the crown reduced further? I fear this will make more teeth touch on opposiye side as crown will be too small. Is it high spot or maybe just crown needs smoothening?

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

To correct this, it would first be necessary to study the occlusion and analyze premature occlusal contacts of the crown, which would have to be relieved to restore harmonic occlusion.

Robert J. Funk, DDS · Answer

You should definitely get the crown adjusted, do not worry about affecting the other teeth since once the crown is adjusted you should have the same bite as you had before the crown, no more, no less. The goal of any restoration is to make sure it is harmonious with your natural bite.

Should I have my crown filed more?

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