I didnt like the look of the crowns for my front teeth what are my options advise
Q. I have a cross bite. I have just had three front teeth prepared for porcelain only crowns £600 each. Titanium posts have been fitted. These are my two front teeth & one on one side next to them. The other side one remains & is a good tooth I want to keep it. When the crowns arrived for fitting a gap was evident between one front crown & the real remaining side tooth. My dentist explained as the temporary crowns had been on so long the real side tooth had been pushed across by them. Also that my bottom teeth had moved upwards to meet the temporary crowns although not obvious, to add to this the colour was not as translucent as my dentist wanted so they were returned for adjustment. Personally I didn’t like the look of them but then that may have been initial feelings. While being adjusted one of the crowns was broken & the original impressions cracked. The technitions have now said that they won’t make more porcelain only crowns for me & metal/titanium is the only option. I understand my remaining real side tooth is very white & matching the colour is a problem – I want to keep this tooth. My dentist has also said I might have to have some lower teeth adjusted bacause of the cross bite, I don’t want to touch my lower teeth to accomodate the new crowns. Also I don’t really want metal crowns having decided on porcelian from the start. The end result being my dentist has said it is now the only option unless I want to see a crown specialist or another dentist & has given me time to think about it/decide. I need to sort this out soon as am aware my teeth are moving & I don’t want to make things worse.What do you think – what would you do?
A. Hi
the bottom line is that in your situation you can get a second opinion from another dentist and see if he concurs.
if he feels the same way you will have to accept porcelain fused to metal, if these interfere with your bite you will have to accept adjustment to the teeth.
you can have better shade matching by attending the lab but be prepared to pay more for these crowns to get them in accordance with your aesthetic wishes
the bottom line is that in your situation you can get a second opinion from another dentist and see if he concurs.
if he feels the same way you will have to accept porcelain fused to metal, if these interfere with your bite you will have to accept adjustment to the teeth.
you can have better shade matching by attending the lab but be prepared to pay more for these crowns to get them in accordance with your aesthetic wishes
Thank you for your reply Dr.Butt. I saw another dentist & he did not agree with my dentist. Also saw another technition – he did not agree either. Therefore I have rejected the metal crowns & am now having new porcelain crowns made without the need for filing down my lower teeth with the right colour & no problem to my bite. After taking a week to investigate other opinions I am really pleased I said no. The advise was strong & in favour of my fears. It wasn’t easy saying no but apparently right to do so.
I currently have veneers on both top front teeth, the right one has come off for the second time in two years. The tooth is fairly discoloured as the nerve died in this tooth a few years prior. My dentist has recommended I have porcelain bonded crowns. Is it better to have both veneers replaced with crowns? Also would all porcelain crowns be better? I have worries about having a dark line showing from the metal. Is there likely to be a noticeable difference between private and nhs crowns?
I went to Bangkok and got cosmetic surgery on my teeth. I got eleven crowns and I find my teeth are now very sensitive especially when eating or drinking hot and cold food stuffs. I also when brushing find my gums bleed a little . Is this normal. Can you also advise me on the best hygiene treatment for these crowns. If you could help me with these inquiries i would be very grateful. Kind regards
It is normal to have some sensitivity after having dental work done, but it should subside within a few weeks. Please book in with a hygienist who will be able to keep you healthy over the longer term, as bleeding gums do need to be looked at.
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