Can a dentist rebuild a tooth that is badly decayed and place a crown if the patient may not need a root canal ? Thanks so much for your time and helping patients like me on here , I appreciate it very much !
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I am not completely clear on what you mean by "jacket" teeth. In the past a porcelain jacket crown was an all-porcelain crown which was the most esthetic option but not all that strong. You say they are not porcelain or veneers, so I think maybe these were done with direct bonded...
Hi:It’s best to go back to your dentist to check the bite on the crown tooth as a first meausure. Normally bite issues only increase sensitivity over time.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Wanting to match old crowns with new crowns can be done with the right ceramist. However, what we have found that often the original crowns will dictate not only color,but shape and position of the teeth which for a cosmetic smile may not always be ideal. So we often try to have the patient e...