I put about 20 zirconium crowns a few weeks ago (in another country), and they already have gray stains on them. The last two are implants with crowns, which has a dark bottom part (see pics). Not happy esthetically either. I'm a coffee drinker but I didn't think that they would stain. I brush with an electric toothbrush and use water pik daily. Are they zirconium at all? What could have caused the stains? Please let me know what you think of it and what should I do about it. Thank you.
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Jaw pain is possible for many people after having a back tooth crowned or prepared for a crown. Sometimes it is as simple as how long you have had to keep your jaw open for.
However the crown can be high and this is the most likely cause of sentivity in one spot. Also, if the...
Yes veneers look unaesthetic and fake, also canines are very big in size. sorry but u can't do anything with these veneers. redone is the only option after cementation . in my practice, i always do wax-up and before cementation show veneers to patient for final check .
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
Hi There, There is no good news here. You cannot place a lumineer over the front of an existing crown. And matching a single front tooth is the hardest job we cosmetic dentists have. I recommend you go back to your dentist and plead your case. Most dentists do want their patients to be happy...