My original crown cracked in the back and broke off and the dentist kept glueing it back on. Eventually he replaced it with a temp. The post and temp broke off in July. Were his actions appropriate? Crown or implant now?
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Answer: Considering a Dental Implant After Repeated Crown Failures: A Simplified Overview
Raising the vertical dimension of your bite, especially after aligner treatment, requires careful consideration to ensure occlusal harmony and functional efficiency. At 38, if your anterior occlusion does not align well with your jaw size, adjusting the vertical dimension could indeed help...
Any time you can be more conservative and place a partial restoration its better. I make them all day on my Cerec Primescan. Ultimately it is up to the dentist treating you to make the final decision.
Hello,
I’m Dr. Arzate, and I highly recommend considering the following suggestions to address the issue with your crowns.
Removal and Replacement of Crowns
It is possible to remove and replace relatively new crowns, but it's crucial to do so carefully to avoid damaging the underlying teeth. ...
