Has this permanent crown (#18) been done correctly? Do I need to redo it? 3 weeks po. (photos)

December 6, 2017
Asked By:hanqi4 in Oakland, CA

During 3 weeks after the crown procedure, I had severe gum inflammation and had antibiotic treatment. One month later I went to another dentist who told me that the crown margin is too deep into the gum which is still irritating the gum and referred me for crown lengthening. The periodontist thinks the crown shouldn't have those pointy parts, which traps food and may cause loss of bone in long-term. She recommended to extract the wisdom teeth (pushing on the crown) and redo the crown.

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December 7, 2017

Answer: New porcelain crown with gum irritation

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December 8, 2017

Answer: Dental crown related gum inflammation

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December 7, 2017

Answer: Redo crown

December 7, 2017

Answer: Redo crown

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December 7, 2017

Answer: New corwn

December 7, 2017

Answer: New corwn

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