I’m concerned that I may have been given a dangerous bronze alloy crown, please help!
Q. I am concerned re the Radio 4 You and Yours programme on bronze alloys for dental crowns a couple of weeks ago. I’m not good at making a fuss but yesterday my 3 month old ‘gold coloured’ crown fell off and I am having it refitted tomorrow by my NHS dentist. It is showing discolouration on the sides adjacent to the neighbouring teeth and a bit of green showing. The other sides are gold coloured and fine. Does this mean I have a bronze alloy crown? I understand these are not acceptable on the NHS and which the dental surgeon speaking on the programme said he would under no circumstances have in his mouth as one’s body absorbs metal ions(?can’t remember exactly!) from the crowns. They are however cheaper and are used. I am going to ask her tomorrow but if it is a bronze alloy how should I proceed? Thanks for your help. Please reply soon!!,
A. I’m not sure what these crowns are, perhaps you could ask what percentage of metals are used in the crowns?
I recommend you to get a new crown in dental gold alloy. These bronze alloys are not good to have in your mouth, they contain about 80% Copper, 10 % Alluminum, and small % of nickel, zinc, etc. But they release ions, Alluminum is suspect to be a cause of Alzaheimer, nickel is allergenic for some people. If tou have other alloys in your mouth, such as amalgams, gold inlays or crowns, Titanium implants, or a Cobalt chrome removable prosthesis, the ions release increase because different alloys provoke formation of galvanic cells. There are some research about tthe theme. Manufacturers of bronze alloys for dentistry say they are safe, but do not believe that. Gold is a safe alloy, and preferably high gold (more than 60 % of Gold in it).
Is it possible to suffer some sort of galvanic reaction from a dental implant? I have had three dental implants in the UK. I have had no problem with any until the latest one, (surgery three months ago) to replace upper left canine. Immediately after surgery I noticed a very strong and very odd constant taste and ‘tingling’ on the tip of my tongue. I really cannot describe the taste; almost like a tingling menthol but not as nice as that sounds! This taste and sensation completely disappeared when wearing temporary flipper. At follow up appointment Dentist said it was peri-coronitis and put on a different implant cover and course of flagyl. Three months later, I have my permanent bridge and the taste/sensation is worse than ever. It is affecting everything I eat. Dentist says he has never heard of this before. I am wondering if I am allergic to the implant. Please don’t just tell me to revisit or ask my dentist. I already have and he tells me there is no reason for this taste. I am not imagining it.
how long does it take for a dental implant to heal? i’ve had mine for about 5 months now and it still twinges from time to time. is this normal or shoudl i be worried? I always take good care of it oral hygiene wise and i really don;t want to lose another tooth so any help you can give would be much appreciated, thanks
It could be fine, I would need to examine you to be sure. Good to hear your OH is excellent
I have implants on my lower and upper jaw (whole mouth), and I got them done in my country, Kosovo. I take care of my teeth by bushing twice a day plus mouth wash but i don’t really floss that often. The problem is that my gum’s just tend to bleed for no reason, I’m worried i might have a gum disease. If you could help that would be great. Thanks for the time and i hope you can give me some advice, as i am quite worried!
Hi I would strongly recommend you are examined by a dentist , who has experience in dental implants, to diagnose the problem. This will allow him/her to prescribe a treatment plan to help you.
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