I have a pair of dental implants in which the underlying metal posts are dark grey. My dentists indicated that zirconia crowns would ensure that the posts did not show through. I had the final procedure done last week and, unfortunately, they do. Is there any way to lighten the color of the posts before situating the new crown to negate this discoloration from showing through? If not, is there a crown material that will effectively mask a dark grey/black metal post?
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Hi Babablacksheep123
Many patients feel that they can function very well with teeth up to the first molar, rather than second molar, and studies indicate this too. However I have seen many patients that feel a real difference when they lack a second molar. It's something for you to decide...
Lee Fitzgerald, DDS, FICOI - Account Suspended says:
The Acqua surface has been shown to enhance the BIC (Bone to Implant Contact) percentage of the Neodent Acqua implant to bone. More BIC has been shown within fewer days vs. conventional implants, this means more bone faster (Integration). Most all implants will be healed for clinical procedures...
Although some swelling , pain and sloughing is normal after 10 days but this swelling is approaching a lot towards the palate. It's better you visit the doctor in person for a review. You can do warm saline rinses(Add a tablespoon salt to a glass of lukewarm water) 4-5 times in a day for a...
