Will a cosmetic dentist reduce the length of the crowns fitted?
Q. I have recently had six crowns fitted on the NHS,which are a combination of metal fused to porcelain. My crowns are too long and ‘cut’ into my bottom lip.I asked the restorative dentist at the time to reduce the length,but he refused. I have been left feeling very self-concious. Is it possible if i went privately,to a cosmetic dentist,to reduce the length or will this crack or split the crown?
A. This may crack or split the crown but this is unlikely if water coolant is used. I often recontour osrcelain but would be wary as these crowns were made on the NHS and would not be sure of the support of the porcelain by the underlying metal
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