Should Two Front Teeth Crowns Be Attatched? (photo)

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I have temporary crowns on my two front teeth and I am waiting to get my permanent crowns made and put on next week. I am in Korea and the dr. that is doing the work is Korean. He made the temps attached together as one unit and he said the permanent ones will be the same. I think it looks and feels unnatural. Is this standard if the two front teeth are fully crowed? Does the type of crown have to do with it? If the crowns are attached, does this increase risk of infection bc i cant floss btwn?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

It is sometimes advantageous to splint teeth for strength but it should only be done if necessary.  You can floss splinted teeth but you must use a floss threader.  The temporaries look oversized, make sure you are happy with how the permanent crowns look before they are cemented.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

SOMETIMES permanent crowns are attached, but usually only if there is a periodontal (gums and bones) issue or after braces (to act as a retainer).  Absent of that, it is best to have them separate.

	However, 99% of the time the temporary crowns are joined as you describe.

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS · Answer

I can see no reason to have your two front crowns joined together.  The cosmetic result will be more difficult as will keeping them clean.  It is normal to hook the temporaries together to be more secure but not with the permanent restorations.  The temporaries look bulky so I would be sure the lab is not following them as a guide to what you want in the finals.

Gaurav K. Goel, MDS · Answer

its best to make them separate unless there is a specific indication to join them such as very short crowns...

Allen Mortimer, DDS · Answer

Normally two front crowns are not attached.  If you have severe periodontal issues, then I may splint the teeth together.  In order to clean the teeth that are splinted you will have to use a floss threader to get in between the teeth so you can limit the risk of infection.  It is normal to have the temporaries splinted together.

Should Two Front Teeth Crowns Be Attatched? (photo)

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Answer: Front crowns should not be joined.

Answer: Front crowns should not be joined.

Answer: Not attached is normal

Answer: Not attached is normal

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Should Two Front Teeth Crowns Be Attatched? (photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Front crowns should not be joined.

Answer: Front crowns should not be joined.

Answer: Not attached is normal

Answer: Not attached is normal

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