After the healing abutment was placed on the implant I noticed that my gum line receeded by about 75mm meaning the crown looks very long and in truth worse that what it looked like with just a simple plastic dental plate. I have a big smile and there is about a 1cm difference to the next tooth . My question is if I opt to have the crown removed (not the implant) will my soft tissue grow back to what it was before the healing abutment was placed on the implant or is that soft tissue gone forever
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From the photo, the crown doesn't look too bad but if it is at all bigger than your original tooth, which may have been compromised because of wear,breakage,filling,etc, it will feel big to you. . The crown may be going a little deeper under your gums in order to extend beyond the filling for a...
In order to take an impression for a crown, a small string or cord needs to be tucked under the gum all around the tooth. For most people this can be uncomfortable and it is important that it be done well to get a good impression.
Number one, the crowns do need to fit very well at the margins and be cleansable(that is, not bulky). Stick with your fluoride mouth rinse and perhaps have a fluoride varnish treatment whenever you have your teeth cleaned. Great job on the brushing and flossing...you are doing what you need to...
