The dentist said my papillae will grow back is this true? the crowns were cemented with no contact between them causing food trapping between teeth,the one cap was replaced now I have an even larger gap and the dentist says its ok the way it is,I know its not correct,the dentist says the papillae will grow back and fill gap? I dont believe her,can someone please view photo and tell me what I can do,or who to complain too besides the dentist?
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September 4, 2012
Answer: Missing Papillae Between Two New Porcelain Crowns
Hello. Thanks for the nice picture. I see your concerns in between the two front incisors. The tissue is still healing and will probably take 6 months to fully mature. Get a good alcohol free anti bacterial rinse like Closys to use twice daily and floss lightly. Do not be...
You have stated that the tooth had a post and crown already. If that is the case there is no way the tooth can be sensitive to cold. I would check to make sure that it is not an adjacent tooth that is the problem.
If there is the bleeding from the root after post and core with crown fell off, most likely there is a fracture. Usually these situations require extraction of the root, and later replacement with implant supported restoration or a bridge.