Q.
I am currently receiving orthodontic treatment at the Birmingham Dental Hospital which is coming to an end. After a few years in braces and now a dental implant, I am about to be fitted with a crown. However, the crown that my consultant has shown me and dry fitted is very small. It is my right lateral incisor and if this was fitted it would be very obvious that this is a false tooth. The tooth within my retainer at present looks very realistic and is difficult to distinguish from my real teeth. My consultant did ask me what I thought about the appearance and I mentioned that it was too short at the top as it does not even meet my gum and I was not happy with this. I was told the other option would be to cut my gum at the top and place it within but that would mean to start the process all over again. My consultant doesn’t appaer to want to do this though for some unknown reason. I must mention at this point that my lateral incisor was originally removed by a dentist when I was a child and this space had to be created again (I am now 39). I have seen many results of dental implants and pictures from this website. I believe the end result of MY treatment is unacceptable. Can you advise on the method of treatment and types of finished results that are achievable? I am due to have the final crown cemented in on the 21st July 2009 but am trying to get an earlier appointment. If I am not happy with it what alternative is there? I apologise for the history of my treatment with a short question.