10 years ago a porcelain crown & post was installed. It lasted a few years then the natural tooth broke. An implant with porcelain fused to metal crown was installed. 4 years later it developed a horizontal crack. A temporary patch for 1 year was done so my insurance would pay for new one 5 years after it was installed. 4 months after a new one it broke again. My dentist will pay but if it breaks again he will not. He is baffled. He checked my bite and implant. I wear an mouth guard regularly.
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October 28, 2016
Answer: Implants vs natural teeth: Why crowns break.
I'm sorry to hear that your crown came off. The crown does not need to be kept in liquid until it can be put back on. It's important to see your dentist right away for an evaluation. If the adhesive failed, the crown can be recemented. I hope this helps. Click save on the save button below my n...
Once a crown is cemented, there are only two alternatives to drilling through the crown. Your dentist could attempt to remove the crown without damaging it although this possibility is highly unlikely. The second alternative, which is the most invasive, would be to access the root at the bottom ...
The dark band you're seeing at the gumline is usually due to the kind of crown you have. There is metal (usually a gold alloy) that actually fits to your tooth which is covered by porcelain. The metal creates a darkness at the gum since it doesn't allow light to pass through the tooth. This...