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Adjusting crown after implant?

September 27, 2016
Asked By:Samsclarke in Cowes, G2

Just had the final stage of an implant with a new crown being fitted onto the post of a top tooth. Bit surprised that my dentist had to grind away the sides and back of the crown to get it to fit properly and not bang on the bottom tooth. Is this normal, because I have had a few crowns fitted in the past and they fitted perfectly first time. Thanks for any reply

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