Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

Can veneer be bonded with gold crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q.
I am thinking about veneers for my top teeth,however I have several teeth that have been crowned with gold, can a veneer be bonded to these crowns or will they need to be replaced with porcelain crowns to match.

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They will need to be replaced … (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 cost am I looking to replace my metal crown for porcelain ones?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q.
I had 10 metal bonded front upper crowns 19 yrs ago.They still look ok ,however I woudn’t mind replaceing them with more natural looking porcelain ones .Is that easy to do? Also due to acid erosion(eating disorder) my back teeth now need crowned ,can I have it all matched up.How much cost am I looking at?

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You can have this done.  … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Root has lost small piece can it still support post crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q.
I have post crowns on my two front teeth one i had replaced less than a year ago because it kept coming out it has come out three times since being replaced, and to be honest, although i was told a longer post would solve the problem the post does not look any longer. The root has lost a small piece and i am worried i will end up with no root to put it in to.

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There comes a time when the ro… (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

What material is NHS crown made of and is it better than the private crown?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q.
Hi , just wondered what the crowns look like on the nhs ?? compared to a private crown ? are they white ? i have heard rumors they are not . can you help ?? thanks

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Back crowns on the NHS may nee… (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

Does tooth get damanged while taking out the crown?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q.
Hi,My dentist recommended to do crown for my front teeth but unfortunate;y the teeth doesn’t match the colour of my teeth and the shape of the teeth is round and my one is straight ,my dentist will take the teeth out but i am worried that by taking the crown out my real teeth under the crown will get damaged or broken what is your advise what to do regards

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Some damage can occur if the o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Crown on one of the front tooth sticks out further than the other.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
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I have a gap inbetwwen my two front teeth i have had it forever, when i i was younger chippd one of my front teeth and now have a crown the tooth underneeth has been made smaaler for the crown to fit, the tooth stiks out further thenn the other one and they look terrible is there anyway i can get them fixd how much would it cost or can i get it on the nhs as iam a single mum and 18

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Very sorry to hear of your sit… (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 do crown cost now as my previously fitted crown have fallen?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q.
Hello Doctor, I have few tooth’s which are fitted with crown back in india.Now they have fallen.How do i get it fixed?And how much it will cost per teech.I have one crown for a row of 4 teeth and one each crown of other 2 teech, They all have been fallen now.

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Please come for a proper exami… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My bite is changed after having crown fitted should I be concerned?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q.
Hello. I have just had my crown fitted to a lower back tooth. The crown feels a little ‘raised’ and i can’t get the same ‘biting’ feel with my teeth i had prior to it being fitted today. I told my dentist afterwards and he said i should give it time to bear down and settle down. I hope this is true as at the moment it feels odd when i bite down and when i eat. Should i be concerned or just wait a day or two? Many thanks

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I would wait 3-4 days it shoul… (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

Do I have to get a crown to my redone filling?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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Dear dr moore i had a filling done about 15 years ago which recently fell out and after visiting the dentist he put 2 pins in and refilled it, but now wants to put a crown on it, the tooth was the back upper one, i just wanted to know if i need to have it crowned or will it be alright if i leave it as it is. thankyou for your help

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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

Replaced tooth is causing gum to discolour

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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HI Dr Patel, I ‘ve broke two front teeth years ago, I replaced those now my gum is gettng black, I can’t smile anymore is horrible, what shoul I do? Should i send youa picture before I make any appointment? thanks

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You are more than welcome to s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel