Getting implant crowns, trying to choose between a1 and b1

The worst that can happen to the tooth is that it needs to be removed. The worst that can happen to you is more severe. An untreated dental infection can lead to abscess or spreading of the infection. There are rare instances where the infection can spread and become life threatening. I would be...

If your dental crown is chipped and you need to redo another crown, the crown usually needs to be cut out! Then at that time, the dentist will evaluate if tooth build up or crown build up is needed! So AFTER the crown is cut off the decision will be made, rarely prior to removal of crown. Since...

When doing an anterior case I always have a discussion of wants.  That way we are on the same page.  Sometimes it may just be a "copy" of shape, size and color.  Other times it is for cosmetic reasons for the changes.  All these changes are reviewed up front to make sure I...

Hi:It is difficult to give you accurate advice without photo.  Please post a photo of your existing crowns.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Temporaries are meant to be temporaries, which goes thru a transitional stage till you obtain the final results. The good dentist used a bright color, which obviously do not match the color of your adjacent teeth. It is an easy fix, ask your dentist to use a more natural translucent color and...

Your symptoms could be from a number of things.  Your crown could be a little high, causing you to hit on it hard compared to the other teeth, which will cause discomfort.  It is possible that during the root canal procedure, a canal was missed, and the root canal needs to be redone.  It can be...