Crown fell out after 2 years and other issues.

Question

I originally had root canal and crown placed on my back molar. I had to go back 3 times due to cement fragments being stuck in my gums and a high point needed to be fixed. 2 years later I need a bridge costing $4,781. My question is, what recourse do I have? I feel that the original dentist did a very poor job as seen by the month long ordeal with bleeding gums. Would this be caused due to the crown being improperly sealed or is 2 years not unheard of for a crown to be in need of replacement.

Valentina Lyssova, DDS · Answer

Dear rcg008, It’s hard to tell without
seeing clinically what is under that crown and without seeing the x-rays. Sometimes
teeth have undetectable fractures, and that might be a cause of the crown
failure. Do you have a periodontal disease that might have caused that tooth
failure? Even if the crown falls out and the tooth structure underneath is
solid, it can be re-cemented. You should address your concerns with your
current dentist, who you hopefully trust.

Roger Tran, DDS · Answer

Hello!I am sorry you are having problems with the crown.  There are so many factors that come into play when a crown fails.   However it rarely happens, but it is not unheard of.  It can happen to the best dentist.  The best option is to go to your original dentist and have him evaluate the problem.  If there is an agreement on the findings, he/she then hopefully, can help you with the bridge cost.  Hope this helps!Dr. Roger Tran

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