Two years ago, I went to go get crowns for my upper front gap. I decided to only work on three teeth, leaving the front right tooth alone. After the procedure I was told that if I didn't want to have a gap, I should do the front right tooth along with the other three but I said no... After the crowning procedure was done, a year later, I decided I want to close the gap.. What procedures can I do to close the gap or will it be hard since I have crowns?
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June 7, 2017
Answer: How to Close gaps between 2 front dental crowns?
Hi:
I would need to look at a photo to give you accurate advice. However, I suggest for you to voice your concerns to your dentist right away. Many times the size and the positions of the temporary may not be the final size and position of the final restoration. It's best to be discussed at ...
Hi:
Sorry to hear about the pain. There is a possiblity of infection or cracked tooth. It's best to have your dentist take an xray and examine the tooth for a definitive diagnosis.
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Dr. Maddahi
If your porcelain crown had a great fit but it did come out, you can definitely have the root canal redone due to an infection and your dentist can reverse fit your crown back! It is a bit technical but it can be done if your Endodontist makes a conservative access hole to retreat your infected...
