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Dental crowns for 17 year old son - is there another option?

dinawyrickAug 4, 2022
My 17 year old son had his braces removed in March 2022. He has what looks like a lot of plaque build up. The dentist today wants to put 6 crowns in the front top d/t decay. Is there another option? We tried a filling in one but it came out two months later.

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A crown would be a better solutıon because may take up to 20 years, however your teeth must to be prepared (shaved),in your case wont be a problem since your tooth is already broken. The bonding is a cheaper procedure and can take up to 10 years, however the color change and can chip easily.

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An accurate answer would require a radiographic analysis to evaluate the prognosis of the tooth element. If the root canal treatment is in good condition and there is no dental caries, an option would be orthodontic extrusion, but it is necessary to take into account the cost and time that this...

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Yes, it can. For which it will be necessary to redo the crown and use a material with more translucency, as an Emax, since from what we can see in the photo this crown is opaque and a distinct shade from homologous teeth. At Empower Your Smile, Dr. Patricia Moezinia will be in charge of guiding...

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