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Is the CAD/CAM dental crown better than porcelain crowns?

Friday, October 8th, 2010
Q.
Dear Dr Caplan Please answer me is the titanium CAD/CAM dental crown in comparison with porcelain dental crown better? Thank You for answer ,
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This is a difficult and comple… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Which is the toughest type of crown?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
I had two veneers on my upper front teeth. I’ve had problems with them coming off. One has come off and I’m now going to get crowns. I really want something hardwearing but which also looks good. Can you advise whether metal bonded ones or pure porcelain ones are the toughest?.,
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Zirconium crowns are the stron… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have tenderness where I had a root canal done three years ago. What could it be?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
I have some tenderness and a pimple high up on my upper gum where I had a root canal and post/crown about 3 years ago.. What is it and why is it happening? Could it be a result of procedure that was done?,
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You probably have a new infect… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What treatments are available to correct my bridge?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
I have had a bridged fitted for 21 years. I have receding gums but now gum disease is now present but the metal base of the bridge is now visible. What treatments are there available to correct this.,
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The usual treatment is simply … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I have protruding lower teeth fixed, and how long would it take?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
am a 36 yr old with protuding lower teeth that are misaligned when I take a bite. How can this be corrected at my age? How much would it cost? How long would it take to correct?,
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I use invisalign to reposition… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My new dentures are loose and wobbling. Is this normal?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
Dr, new dentures fitted 1 st time went back as they were lose and wobbled on trying to eat they are now stuck in and thats ok ish for a couple of hrs then there falling about again is this the norm
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Very often there is an adaptio… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I am a complete dental phobic, but need dentures for awful teeth. Can I get this on the NHS?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
Hello, Well first of all I am a complete dental phobic !! But now I have I know got to get to my GP as my teeth are awful. I am so scared that I will have to have all my teeth out. And in Hospital.All my back teeth on both sides are awful on left and right, leaving bottom and top ones.in otherwords finding food very awkward to eat unless soft foods. But is it at all possible to get dentures on the NHS ? So I can eat? I am a total wreck, going through a bad time, fearful also bad hormones etc. Regards. Ps I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.,
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You should seek a dentist who … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I want a whiter, straighter smile. What treatments should I look into?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
I had braces 30 years ago and my top front teeth have since moved. And my teeth are not very white. I would like a beautiful smile with whiter teeth. What should I look into?,
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I use invisalign that allows m… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What options do I have to get a nice white smile?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I would like to find a solution to get a nice white smile. Unfortunately I used to have a very bad diet and therefore have gained several fillings. Is there a way ahead for me? If so what? How much does it cost? Regards,
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There are many possibilities t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What would it cost to have a thirty-two tooth implant fitted?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
hi, i wanted to find out how much it will cost for a full 32 tooth to do an implant.? could u please tell me what an estimation will be.? thank youu.,
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