Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

What are the advantages of Zirconium crown?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I am in a dilemma as to whether or not I should go for a bonded gold or precious metal crown or zirconia crown for my LL6. What are the advantages of the more expensive zirconia crown? Many thanks for your time and expert advice.

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The zirconium crown is metal f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Do crowns wear on the inside over time?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I have 4 crowns in the front (top) I just noticed as I was flossing today the area I thought had food seems to be more like a wearing of the side of the crowns (2). Does this happen and what do you do about it besides new crowns. I know–go to the dentist. I have had them approximately 17-20 years. Thank you

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Crowns do not wear on their si… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is it possible to fill a gold crown with a gold filing after it had undergone root canal treatment?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I had my root canal retreated. I have a gold crown and the retreatment was drilled thru the top of the gold crown, can the crown be filled with a gold filling?

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Yes it can but the cost benefi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Will my crowns fall off from my teeth if the gap between them increases?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I sent you a email before about my crowns coming off well up to now there still on there on my to front top teeth well the gap between them has got bigger should this of happened been back to my dentist he says there ok i an worried they might drop out while i am eating

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If he says they are ok, you mi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Do we have any sensation on the dead teeth?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I had 2 crowns at the back upper side replaced and one new one (so they are 3 in a row) and root canal prior to this.. I also had root canal on the other side of my back upper side and these teeth were then filled (2 of them). that was about a month ago and when I bite both sides of these teeth are in such pain that I avoid chewing at all! I Also the teeth that have had root canal are sensitive to cold…I thought if your teeth are dead you can’t feel anything??

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 Teeth that have had thei… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

How much would it cost for treating periodontal disease?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I just came back from a check-up at my dentist and I have been told that I have periodontal disease. I wanted to know from you what is about the range in price that it would cost for treament? I do have insurance, but I am trying to figure out if this office is overcharging for the treatment. I will have the treatment done but it might not be by that office. Second question I had is that my dentist wants to put 4 crowns across my front teeth and I wanted to know which kind of crowns is good not the ones that are most expensive on me? For example they gave me a price of $4,480.00 for all four crowns and I would like to know if this is a crazy price or a normal one?

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Periodontal treatment is diffi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Will root treated tooth turn black over time? If so, how to get rid of it?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi Please can you help? I had a root filling done on one of my front teeth 5 years ago….the same tooth has been going black ever since. I have recently changed dentists and have discovered that when the original root filling was done a piece of cotton wool was left inside, so no matter how much i brushed my teeth it wasn’t making a difference to this tooth. This tooth is now causing the tooth next to it to discolour. My dentist has told me that because i get nhs help (full exemption) then there is nothing they can do for me? I think i need a cap or crown on it (don’t know which). The tooth is causing me real self confidence problems and i dont know what else to do. I hope you can help. Many Thanks.

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A root treated tooth will turn… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Is there any difference in quality between the NHS crown and a private crown?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi. Thank you for offering your advice here. I’ve had a porcelain and metal bonded crown on my main front left tooth for the last 6 years. It is fitted on my actual tooth which has been filed down to a small stub. Recently my porcelain crown broke in the middle of the night. It just fell apart at 5am. I didn’t bang it and dont hink i have ever banged it as im very carefull with it. Only the porcelain broke off. The black metal is still on my tooth with the permenant dentist glue. I have a HC2 certificate. What is the difference between an NHS crown and a private crown? Shouldn’t the quality of a NHS crown be the same as a private crown? Am I entitled to request, under my entitlement to rights from NHS dental treatment received, that i would like the NHS crown to be the same quality as a private crown? Am I entitled to an all ceramic crown under my NHS HC2 certificate rather than a porcelain/metal bonded crown? It is for my main front left tooth. Looking forward to your advice. Many many thanks.

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Unfortunatley I am a private p… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can u suggest the best implants and crowns?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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1 tooth upper right 4 .. cost of dental implant +abutment+crown. 2 there are many types of implent systems .ie straumann, biohorizon,etc and many types of crown eg fused to metal ,fused to gold, etc. which are best implants and crowns

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Personally I mainly use Astra … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Is there a way to match the color of the crown to the rest of my teeth?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi Dr. I just got it a crow on my front thoot. My question is, that my natural color theet is kind trasnsparent white,we tried 2 shades..like A2 and which was kind yellow color.Then the Dr. order another shade B1,which is very white , not transparent.The Dr, said there is not a perfect match,now I have to live with this,and anyone can tell the diference.I am really embaressed…There is anything I can do, to make my theet shade look more even?

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Unfortunatley not  – you … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan