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Dental Crown

Dentists use dental crowns as tooth caps to cover the crown portion of the damaged tooth. They provide protection to the restorative filing, support to the tooth, bear the forces, help in eating, and maintain aesthetics. Different materials such as stainless steel crowns, ceramic crowns, and a mix of stainless steel and ceramic are used to make dental crowns.

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I swallowed a portion of the tooth crown. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have a 16-year-old crown at the top left side of my mouth, and it has been chipping out for the past three days. I have already fixed an appointment with my dentist for this. But, about ten hours ago, I was talking, and it felt like something went down my throat. It felt like I swallowe...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Joshi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Zirconia crown cannot cause any bleeding because it is completely biocompatible and is easily excreted from the body. But metal crown can take some more time to get out, but it will be out during normal bowel motion...  Read Full »

I have pain in my tooth after getting a crown placed. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I got a crown done for my tooth six months ago but it is still giving me trouble. I consulted a different dentist a few days ago and got my teeth cleaning procedure done. They examined the crown and took an X-ray. They found an open margin on one side of the crown. They also wrote a re...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain is not caused by the crown in your case, the crown is fine and it does not need any replacement. The tooth on which the crown is placed requires endodontic treatment i.e. root canal treatment. In some cases, when the crown is done without endodontic treatme...  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 »


Dr. Pallavi Srivastava

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 safe for my 12-year-old daughter to undergo repeated root canal procedures under general anesthesia?

Query: Hello doctor,My daughter has recently undergone nine root canal procedures and now has all-metal teeth. She has already been under anesthesia for at least 15 hours of her life, and she is only 12 years old. She needs another procedure next week. It makes me feel nauseous to see her metal smile. I ne...  Read Full »


Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. The use of general anesthesia for children may be a requirement in your country or state, and unfortunately, it is not something you can change. Rest assured that this rule is in place for the well-being of your daughter, so try to find some c...  Read Full »

I was given a crown for my root canal treated teeth and during that process my other teeth were shaved instead of adjusting the crown. Please clarify.

Query: Hello doctor, I received a root canal treatment for a tooth two years back, and it remained untouched for two years. Subsequently, my long-standing dentist performed a filling on another tooth and adjusted two other teeth without my consent. Following this, I was provided with a temporary crown fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Subha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. When a tooth undergoes root canal treatment, it becomes brittle and susceptible to damage. Therefore, getting a permanent crown for a root canal treated tooth, like in your case, is essential. Metal fillings can often leak after a certa...  Read Full »

My root canal-treated tooth is chipping off, and I need to get a crown for it. What should I do as a temporary measure?

Query: Hello doctor, I received a root canal on the upper right first molar a couple of years ago. At the time, I was unable to get a crown. I was given a filling as a temporary measure. Recently, I went to the dentist and was informed I needed a crown, or the tooth would break off, and I would lose the to...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhargav Reddy Gutha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For a tooth crown supporting a tooth structure of minimum dentin thickness, you could go for a temporary polycarbonate tooth crown until you decide on a permanent crown. The diagnosis for your condition is secondary caries which might be ruled out after clinical exam...  Read Full »

How do I correct my previously treated irregularly arranged front teeth?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years and seven months old, and my two front teeth are not aligned. I had a retainer five years ago, but my teeth returned to their original position again. I want the best way to treat them. I will share the pictures; please let me know the solution.  Read Full »


Dr. Alfiya K Jamal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable cause for your dental problem is Angle's malocclusion (maybe class II division 1 or 2). Suppose you have done orthodontic treatment and have retainers, and your upper front two teeth are the only concern; I suggest going for crowns only for that tooth to...  Read Full »

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