after 4 bite adjustments. Dentist says wait 3 days to see if I I can still feel the tooth when I chew. He has ground the tooth to almost nothing and is even now grinding the bottom teeth just trying to get the adjustment right. I am going back again next week. I do not want anymore adjustments, I want the tooth fixed. What else could be wrong. Adjustments are not helping.
June 20, 2011
Answer: Crown that is high
In order to place a crown on a tooth, the tooth needs to be reduced a certain amount to create space for the crown. It sounds like the chewing surface of your tooth may not have been reduced sufficiently. Another cause for an ill fitting crown may be an inaccurate impression. If it's not possible to further adjust the crown, then the crown may need to be taken off to reduce your tooth a little bit more if needed, take a new impression, and make a new crown. Best, Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian
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June 20, 2011
Answer: Crown that is high
In order to place a crown on a tooth, the tooth needs to be reduced a certain amount to create space for the crown. It sounds like the chewing surface of your tooth may not have been reduced sufficiently. Another cause for an ill fitting crown may be an inaccurate impression. If it's not possible to further adjust the crown, then the crown may need to be taken off to reduce your tooth a little bit more if needed, take a new impression, and make a new crown. Best, Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian
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June 18, 2011
Answer: Well Fit Crowns
Precision is key when making a crown. The tooth must be prepared to allow sufficient space for the restorative material (gold alloy or porcelain) and anatomical design. The impression must be highly detailed and accurate to insure a fully deated and sealed crown on the remaining tooth surface. Lastly, the registration of your bite must be accurate.
When a crown is adjusted to the point of wiping out the occlusal design and/or reducing the opposing tooth, a design problem is probably the cause. Either the tooth was insufficiently reduced or the bite registration did not record full closure of your teeth.
Replacement of the crown may be needed. This would allow confirmation or appropriate tooth reduction and recording of a completely closed bite. A little inconvenience to obtain a comfortable and properly fitting crown.
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June 18, 2011
Answer: Well Fit Crowns
Precision is key when making a crown. The tooth must be prepared to allow sufficient space for the restorative material (gold alloy or porcelain) and anatomical design. The impression must be highly detailed and accurate to insure a fully deated and sealed crown on the remaining tooth surface. Lastly, the registration of your bite must be accurate.
When a crown is adjusted to the point of wiping out the occlusal design and/or reducing the opposing tooth, a design problem is probably the cause. Either the tooth was insufficiently reduced or the bite registration did not record full closure of your teeth.
Replacement of the crown may be needed. This would allow confirmation or appropriate tooth reduction and recording of a completely closed bite. A little inconvenience to obtain a comfortable and properly fitting crown.
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