How to get crown to adhere to this? (Photo)

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My first Crown snapped into almost 2 years ago, it was weak after having to have a root canal done to it shortly after placing in 2014. Apparently when my second crown was made it didnt fit quite right and the dentist shaved off too much of my tooth and it will not stay on. I have had it re-cemented about 15 times and the dentist wants me to just get an implant in there now. Can this be fixed, do i have other options. My front 6 teeth are all crowns also if that helps.

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

An accurate answer would require a radiographic analysis to evaluate the prognosis of the tooth element. If the root canal treatment is in good condition and there is no dental caries, an option would be orthodontic extrusion, but it is necessary to take into account the cost and time that this would take, and once the remaining tooth is extracted, make a post and crown. The dental implant option is the most appropriate considering budget and time, since a dental bridge would require redoing the two neighboring crowns to create a structure to support the missing element. At Empower Your Smile, Dr. Patricia Moezinia will be in charge of guiding you through this process and answering your questions.

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