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Why is there a gap between teeth after cap placement?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I just recently had an RCT and a crown placed on the upper front tooth. Now, there is a gap between my two front teeth. Can the crown be adjusted now?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Vijeta Singh

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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Hello,

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After capping, it is very difficult to adjust the crown because it may lead to misalignment of the crown with respect to occlusion. There is another method by which you can close the gap between teeth, like a composite filling between teeth leaving the cervical area, or another method is to repeat the capping procedure. Please share your pictures of the front tooth, which will help me guide you more.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At May 9, 2019
Reviewed At January 5, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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