Is it ever too late to have crown lengthening done? (photo)

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I was originally advised to have the procedure done over a year ago, and a piece of either cement or tooth worked its way outside the temporary crown yesterday. A can now also detect an unpleasant smell. I would like to have the procedure done after the new year.

Martin Gorman, DDS · Answer

never know until i can see area first hand. but, more importantly, today is the generation of implant dentistry. i would question the potential success/failure rate of the procedure vs an implant.  implants placed correctly will last a lifetime, whereas crown lengthening and other tooth saving surgical procedures are being deemed archaic. good luck

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

It depends on whether or not any considerable damage has occurred during this long waiting period you have had.  So, you still have a temporary crown after this long?  Of course it has an unpleasant smell, bacteria has gotten under the temporary, which usually only is worn for a few weeks to a few months at the longest.Without having all the information to advise you, strongly suggest you return to your dentist and get a new temporary, ask him whether you can still have the crown lengthening procedure.  If he is able to still do that, you will probably have to wear the temporary crown for another 6-10 weeks before the new crown can be made.

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