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Kindly suggest an apt crown for an endodontically treated molar.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. What type of crown is recommended for an endodontically treated upper molar (tooth #26), solid zirconia or eMax? I am worried about the abrasive effects Zirconia might have on the opposing dentition. Will a zirconia crown cause secondary caries under the crown as a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zirconium crown will be a better choice because you are young. If the tooth is properly adjusted, that is, if the crown placement is done properly, there will not be abrasive effects. Yes, it costs a little more than ceramic or porcelain-fused metal crown, but they wil... Read Full »
Are there chances of the crown being oversized due to technical errors?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a crown for my upper front teeth. The back of the crown was oversized near the gums and caused noticeable speech issues. The dentist ground the excess, which did not help and made it uneven. We are planning for a new crown. Is there any particular shape for the back teeth? Are they... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This problem is due to technical errors in crown fabrication, tooth preparation, and placement. Furthermore, grinding will worsen things, and in the end, you will not get proper occlusion. I suggest you ask the dent... Read Full »
Can Zirconia crown cause an allergic reaction in the gums?
Query: Hello doctor, My lower molar root canal was done a year back. After that, a metal-ceramic cap was placed. A few months later, my cap was replaced with zirconia supreme because of throbbing below the cap. My dentist advised that because of metal there may be a possibility of some allergic reaction. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zirconia, no doubt, it is the best in all caps. But, there is no reason to replace a metal cap. Your jaw pain is may be due to forceful removal of cap and trimming of teeth, etc. Visit the dentist for genuine advice. Not all metal crowns create allergies. It is once ... Read Full »
How to whiten my orange-colored tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, My teeth are orange in color since I was born. What is the treatment to make them white? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. In case, there is any sort of stains, plaque or calculus, you need to visit a periodontist and get oral prophylaxis done with post-bleaching. In case, there is thin enamel and the yellowish discoloration ... Read Full »
Pain behind molars after crown lengthening. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, Five years ago, I underwent a re-root canal treatment redone on the left molar and crown lengthening behind both the right and left molars. Went to the dentist to replace the crown, and the dentist advised crown lengthening about 14 days before crown cutting. The crown lengthening was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Usually, the pain should not be there if the wound is healing normally. However, there may be either an infection or some tissue that is delaying healing. If you could send me the X-ray of the tooth, you had under... Read Full »
I stuck my temporary crown with toothpaste as it fell off. Why is it paining now?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up this morning to find my temporary crown off of the teeth and stuck between the teeth and my cheek. I was able to pull it off but when I did, I noticed a piece missing from it. I did not find the piece. So, I am guessing I probably swallowed it in my sleep. My dentist is close... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain was most likely due to sensitivity. It will settle down when the permanent crown is placed. The method of putting the crown back using toothpaste is not recommended as there is a high chance that it will dislodge again and you might end up swallowing the enti... Read Full »
My existing crowns are not sealed properly. How much is the cost of replacing existing crowns?
Query: Hi doctor,How much is the average cost of replacing the existing 27 crowns because they have improper margins and are not seated properly? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your complaint and understood your problem.The cost of the crown depends on the type of crown you want. For replacing the crown, you have to pay the same amount as you have paid before. If your crown is under some warranty, then only the cost will be ... Read Full »
Is it normal for a Maryland bridge to move in different directions?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. Can a Maryland bridge or any bridge move up, down, right or left? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your question, what I can understand is that you are asking if a bridge can move during the act of talking or chewing. If that is what you meant, then the answer is no, because the bridge is cemented to the adjacent teeth firmly. It will never move but in case... Read Full »
Should a tooth crown be replaced after 9 years?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I had my tooth crowned before nine years. I have no problem with it, but a dentist wants me to get a crown replacement. I do not even feel any discomfort. Is it necessary to replace? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most crowns can last up to 15 years depending on the type of material used for making crown. Sometimes, crown replacement is necessary when there is excessive wear or fracture in crown or there are complications due to tooth decay. So, if that is the reason why that den... Read Full »
Could it be an issue of the crown that causes pain in the teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, About 13 years ago, I had an abscess on the right upper first and second molars. The Endodontist has done root canal treatment in these teeth and crowns were placed after the treatment. Recently, I experienced pain around the gums in the second molar and there is a pain radiating to the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.It could be mostly due to food impaction causing infection below the crown. So, the dentist might have tried to clean it. If you have an X-ray of the teeth please attach it for examination. This pain is definitely not an allergy. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day f... Read Full »