Posts Tagged ‘porcelain crowns’

Can u give me some information about porcelain composite crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi I have a composite crown bonded to a metal post that was fitted 20 years ago when I broke my upper front incisor that I would like to replace for cosmetic reasons. Due to my gums receeding a few mm you can now see a line of grey natural tooth around the gum line. I have asked my dentist about the most natural looking replacement and she is very keen to fit another metal/porceline composite crown. I have never been happy with the one I have, it has always been a different size, shape and colour to my other main incisor so I asked about an all porceline crown and she said that her practice fits procera crowns but that because I have a metal post and not a ground down tooth to use as an anchor that an all porceline crown would be too thick and would break. I made it clear that cost was not a consideration but she insisted that a composite crown was my best bet. Apart from the crown my teeth are completely average, they are average size, shape, colour etc. Your opinion would be valued. Thanks

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

Can u gimme some information about porcelain crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I need a crown for one of my upper central front teeth, my dentist has suggested that I have the crown which is totally made of porcelain – it is the most expensive option but my main concern is will it be as strong as the porcelain crown with the metal interior?

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

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

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

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

Is it possible to have a bridge containing two false teeth and a crown?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I have a bridge which half snapped off leaving a crown and false tooth my dentist removed the piece of tooth that was bad,now the other one has broken off.Is it possible to have a bridge containing two false teeth and a crown either side as i a only 37 dont want dentures and cant afford implants..please 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