Can a recently cemented dental crown on my front teeth be adjusted/shortened? (Photos)

Question

I recently got them cemented in and the dentist showed me them before without using temporary or permanent cement however now that they’re on...one is longer than the other. My original teeth was even across the top but there were stains and that’s the reason I got crowns. After temporarily trying 2 other pair of crowns the dentist and lab finally got color and shape right but now it’s permenant one is cemented longer than the other

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

It is not unusual for the thickness of cement to make crowns fit slightly different than when tried in.  It is often hard to see (invisible) to the naked eye, but sometimes noticeable.  It shouldn't take very long to adjust.As point of reference, in my office I rarely/never try crowns with temporary cement, so it sounds like your treatment was normal.

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD · Answer

He should be able to adjust this without to much of an issue to make them look the same length.

Navid Zamani, DMD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sending your question and pictures. Your new crown can be adjusted to match the length very easily. Please discuss this with your dentist. All the best.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

It should be pretty easy to adjust the length of the crown to match your natural tooth. Consult with your dentist. It should be an easy fix.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Hmm, I imagine you are quite frustrated after having spent all that time and money. You have to ask this of the dentist who placed it. The edge can be ground down; however, depending upon the type of crown, such a change might affect either the color, strength or both.

Can a recently cemented dental crown on my front teeth be adjusted/shortened? (Photos)

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