My orthodontist general cosmetic dentist and perio all think its ok for me to remove my ill fitted over contoured perm lower front 23 and 24 crowns and put temp crowns on for the duration of ortho work 1.5 years and then replace with perms. can you really do this safely without cavities and without having them pop off? At first the perio did not recommend though another prostodontist also said it was ok. I guess its the least of the evils. They are talking and letting me know.
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September 7, 2012
Answer: Yes, it is ok to have temps during ortho but must use permanent cement
Esthetic crown lengthening can make your canines larger if you have altered passive eruption. Meaning your teeth have not completely grown through the bone. If your teeth have grown completely through the bone then a simple gingivectomy can be done to make the teeth longer.
If you are looking at long term solutions, either option will work. If you are looking for long term aesthetic solutions, I would go with the implants. This will give your son 1.) more teeth to function with, 2.) a more natural smile, and 3.) more confidence in that his teeth and...
Once you remove the loose 2nd molar, it'll take years and years for your 1st molars to drift back. I wouldn't even worry about your front bottom teeth spread apart because they won't. If you lost all of your molars on one side, then yes, your premolars and front bottom teeth may...