I am 30 yr old. I have been suffering from TMJD since 1 year. The symptoms started coming up after a dental crown placement on the left most molar in the lower jaw. The TMJD symptoms are also on the left side. Symptoms include pain in temples, around ear and neck, dizziness and tinnitus. 2 times I have had my crown fall off. Withiut the crowns I feel 70-80% better. But everytime the doctor has put a new crown, all my TMJ symptoms flare up and dont go away.
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Hello bruklin85! The crowns sometimes can have the margin a bit higher on the palate o lingual side, on the cheeks and lip side it's a must to be at the gum level for esthetics. If you feel a gap or bump between the crown and the tooth margin, there it can be a filtration. If the surface between...
In this case, it is necessary to perform live pulp vitality tests, because they can be either of the two teeth, (18 and 19) also we will need a picture of your teeth to determine if you need crown lengthening.
I’m sorry to hear about the discomfort you're experiencing after your crown procedure on tooth #14. Based on the symptoms you've described, it seems that there may be multiple issues with the current crown placement. These could include the bulkiness and rough texture of the crown, an improper b...
