What crowns would you recommend for missing teeth?
Q. Hi Doc, I have had extensive radiation to my mouth and hence jaw for throat cancer.Prior to the radiation I had my rear teeth both top and bottom surgically removed.I now have 9 on the top and 10 on the bottom I have lost most of the strenght in my given teeth and have reconstructions done prior to have them all crowned. I have also had one root canal performed. What type of crowns would you recommend and do you think I could ask for a reduction in price for the quantity that is necessary? I should also mention that I suffer from “dry mouth” and am uable to eat as a normal person would. I am 52 years of age.,
A. I’m sorry to hear of your problems. I would probably recommend porcelain bonded to metal crowns as these are the strongest and most versatile. You could ask for a discount, however the lab costs don’t change and the complexity of the treatment goes up as more teeth are placed, adding to the time needed so the bulk discount doesn’t always apply.
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