So i have two all porcelain crowns on my two front teeth which have been root canal treated, my roots are dark but only one crown shows through dark. I got a new dentist after this and he suggest porcelain fused to (white) metal will block out the dark greyness of the root of my front tooth. Since he never mentioned a lava crown which only recently i learned of, should i make a new appointment with my dentist and ask him can he give me lava crowns or should i look elsewhere for someone who can?
July 6, 2012
Answer: How to hide dark root: PFM or all-ceramic crown?
The aesthetic preferences on how to make the central teeth look pleasing and white will depend on how to cover and hide darkened tooth structure. If the darkened structure is only above the gum it can be hidden with Captec crown (yellow gold substructure) or good all-ceramic crown. The situation will be more complicated if the gray shade of discolored tooth is more apical in the situation when dark root is showing through- most likely it can be corrected with soft tissue graft. You need to have a consult with a specialist who will help to navigate to correct decision.
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July 6, 2012
Answer: How to hide dark root: PFM or all-ceramic crown?
The aesthetic preferences on how to make the central teeth look pleasing and white will depend on how to cover and hide darkened tooth structure. If the darkened structure is only above the gum it can be hidden with Captec crown (yellow gold substructure) or good all-ceramic crown. The situation will be more complicated if the gray shade of discolored tooth is more apical in the situation when dark root is showing through- most likely it can be corrected with soft tissue graft. You need to have a consult with a specialist who will help to navigate to correct decision.
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July 6, 2012
Answer: Lava Vs PFM crowns
From the photo :
1) you first need to resolve the gingivitis issue. Your gum is very inflamed and the chances of your two front teeth getting recession is high specially if yuio get a PFM crown.
2) Your two front teeth are so dominant and much larger, a smile make over will resolve everything including the protrusion and the excessive disproportional of your front two teeth.
3) A full porcelaine crown that has had a masking layer placed under , can resolve the issue.
Please visit an experienced cosmetic dentist. If the three points I described to you has not been brought up, the person you are going to doe snot have enough experience in theses matters. Your gum needs attention. You may even be a mouth breather . this too causes the look of your gumsl.
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July 6, 2012
Answer: Lava Vs PFM crowns
From the photo :
1) you first need to resolve the gingivitis issue. Your gum is very inflamed and the chances of your two front teeth getting recession is high specially if yuio get a PFM crown.
2) Your two front teeth are so dominant and much larger, a smile make over will resolve everything including the protrusion and the excessive disproportional of your front two teeth.
3) A full porcelaine crown that has had a masking layer placed under , can resolve the issue.
Please visit an experienced cosmetic dentist. If the three points I described to you has not been brought up, the person you are going to doe snot have enough experience in theses matters. Your gum needs attention. You may even be a mouth breather . this too causes the look of your gumsl.
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