A tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged tooth to restore its size, shape, and color is called a dental crown. A dental crown is used to protect a damaged or decayed tooth, to prevent the tooth from cracking after a root canal treatment, to hold a dental bridge, and to cover a yellowish or discolored tooth.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Unfortunately, no pictures were uploaded. I can agree with your dentist on a couple of things. 1.
Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I understand your concern. In cases of a tooth fracture, pain is usually felt only while biting.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your case, there are three possibilities. The first line of treatment is done by your dentist.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Crowns are best after RCT. Best crowns are zirconia. They are metal free, and they have good strength than other crowns. Other than that is CADCAM crowns.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Crown failures often indicate a caries progression below the tooth.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, caps are advisable, but single is best. Joined or bridged has a drawback.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. The infection can be the cause.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query and attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be a minor chip-off.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have food lodgement. Your crown has not been made properly.
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