I had a root canal done on one of my front teeth so now I have a porcelain crown on it after the treatment. Now that I have a crown which is slightly more outward than my actual tooth that was shaved off, my retainer (the silver metal part) pushes onto it and I feel just a little pressure (sometimes pain in the morning). Is this okay? Can a porcelain crown move in accordance to my retainer? Does this loosen the cement? I didn't think of this situation before, however it's coming up now.
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Temporary crowns are only meant to be worn for a short period of time. Is there a reason why the permanent crown was never seated? Also, the temporary is covering the remaining tooth structure so removing the temporary will leave exposed tooth structure. I suggest you go to the dentist to have a...
Hi:You are correct in terms of length of tooth needed to place a crown. However with crown lengthening you can achieve the desired length as well. The key factor is the amount of bone around the tooth. If there is sufficient bone it is best to save the tooth otherwise implant would be be...
It seems that either the fit of the crowns is in question or the material used in the crown may be causing an allergic response. A second opinion from a gum specialist (periodontist) might be necessary. This is not normal and should be attended to. All the best.