My dentist knocked off my 4 year old porcelain crown, put it back incorrectly. The next day ground it down to adjust it to fit right again. Now it broke. Is this normal practice
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Sorry to hear about you porcelain troubles.
Often times when porcelain breaks it's one of three primary reasons:
1. Bite. While your dentist has checked your bite and it's clear, occasionally we have bruxing (clenching or grinding) habits that are outside the normal range of regular...
I'm sorry to hear that your crown came off. The crown does not need to be kept in liquid until it can be put back on. It's important to see your dentist right away for an evaluation. If the adhesive failed, the crown can be recemented. I hope this helps. Click save on the save button below my n...
Once a crown is cemented, there are only two alternatives to drilling through the crown. Your dentist could attempt to remove the crown without damaging it although this possibility is highly unlikely. The second alternative, which is the most invasive, would be to access the root at the bottom ...
