I have periodontal disease and wobbly crowns can i just replace the crowns

Q. I have two crowns at the front of my mouth which I have had for approx 15 years. I would like them replaced - as I have periodontal disease and this has caused them to move. One of the crowns is slightly wobbly. Would I be right in thinking that if they were replaced this would resolve the wobblyness! My dentist (NHS) has said to take out my 4 front teeth and replace them with a temporary denture before having a fixed bridge. But surely it would be better to keep my own teeth and have the two crowns replaced wouldn’t it? I really do not want to have to wear a denture as I have very bad gag refelexes - I am only 38 - so surely it would be better to replace the crowns.Many thanks for your answer.

A. Hi L, many thanks for your enquiry, the problem sounds like it is your gums and not the teeth or crowns that is the problem. If you replace the crowns it will unfortunately not stabilise the teeth. It may be that your dentist is right in that it may be better to have the front four teeth extracted. However this does not mean you have to have a denture in the interim period. You could have a temporary bridge placed for three months till all the gum tissues heal. Then finish everything off with a final bridge. You could also look at dental implants depending on your budget.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental

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One Response to “I have periodontal disease and wobbly crowns can i just replace the crowns”

1. jimmy Says:
   April 30th, 2008 at 6:56 pm

   both my husband and I are interested in gum reshaping for receeding gums. Is this something you can do

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