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Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation, but with proper oral hygiene and check-ups, it should be able to maintain the health of your current crowns. One option would be dental implants. There are many benefits to dental implants in that they function exactly like a natural tooth. Or you'll need to assess the health of the remaining teeth both from a restorative aspect and periodontal aspect, to make sure teeth are strong enough and have good bone support to support a bridge. If not, implants are an option. I recommend getting a second opinion with a prosthodontist to make the most informed decision. A prosthodontist has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment plan using the latest techniques in dental restoration.
Sorry, but we don't have much information concerning your situation. If you make regular dental visits for cleanings and exams, with good home care of flossing and brushing, you should be able to extend the life of your crowned teeth. Having a partial for your remaining teeth will also help with your chewing. I assume you have an upper denture? If you haven't seen a dentist within the past year then having an exam and cleaning is your first step!
Hello and thank you for your question. I don’t recommend this. The best way to answer this would be with an in-person consultation where they can go over your options. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the e...
Hi mabs16, I wouldn't say the tooth has to be extracted when a crown fails. What would happen depends on the situation. Typically if a crown reaches it's life span we remove the old crown and replace it with little or no incident to the tooth. If there are other complicating...
Zirconia is one of the hardest materials we use in dentistry. Because of this adjusting and polishing can be difficult however there are many products made for this exact purpose. Your concerns are legitimate as any surface can attract plaque and rough surfaces are no exception. I...
