Can a silver crown be covered with tooth colored sealant?

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Can a tooth colored sealant or veneer be placed over a silver crown on the bottom molar of a pediatric patient? 7 year old little girl that is very bothered by her "silver teeth"......

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Sorry to say, but covering a silver crown is not possible.  The only thing that can change this is to have the silver crowns removed and replacing them with tooth-colored ones.  This might be a little expensive, but if it's your child, you might have to find a way to help her if it means that much to her.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Sometimes the crown can be replaced with another silver crown with a window cut out so the entire thing is filled with tooth colored material and polished to shape.  This does mean a weaker restoration, but it might last long enough for the tooth to exfoliate.  A better, but more expensive, option is to have a tooth colored crown.  This will take much more time to do, and most children can't stay still that long, but it is an option.

Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired) · Answer

It is pretty difficult to modify an existing pediatric crown.  A dentist would have to cut into it to get some composite to stick.  If it really bothers the little girl a custom temporary could be made.  There would be a charge for this is assume but it may be worth it to you to make her happy.  The tooth will probably fall out in a few years then the problem is solved.  Good luck!

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