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101 | Buckey: I recently changed dentists because my awesome dentist is not in network anymore and my share is above 50% now. My new dentist is very nice, as is the office etc. However this is my experience with having the old crown replaced and a temporary molar placed, so far.
1. I had to sign a Crown release of liabil... | What's common or normal when replacing a crown with decay between the crown and gum |
102 | Allie7: I am very allergic to white composite fillings. I strongly suspect the bpa/acrylates (and possibly other ingredients) are very toxic to my system.
I have 3 small ones (my only cavities), which replaced my old amalgams. 2 fillings are on the buccal (outer wall) surface of both lower 2nd molars. It seems per... | Safest filling option? |
103 | Allie7: Are porcelain fillings safer or gold fillings?
I'm concerned about uranium in porcelain
and the fact gold ones are metal...is palladium
often a problem?
Also, do porcelain fillings require a bonding
agent? If so, what are its ingredients? Cwodavids: Also looking for answers on this subject if anyone can help... | Porcelain or gold least toxic filling? |
104 | Allie7: What ingredients does it contain? Cwodavids: I would like to know this also | Does bonding agent of porcelain filling contain bpa? |
105 | Hey Man: Greetings,
So this Friday, I am getting my front tooth taken out. I am kind of freaking out - a missing front tooth is something everyone can see. It's a weird feeling - like I have been through a lot with this front tooth and now they are taking it out.
The problem started when I was a child - half the too... | Questions About A Front Tooth Flipper |
106 | xtec123: I lost my two upper front teeth and had to get implants. The picture on top is of my natural teeth. Bottom one is the implants.
I think my implants are shorter than my natural ones. Also they are fitted improperly. They are jutting forward a little. My dentist says my implants look alright. Can the crowns be... | Implants look very different from my natural teeth |
107 | Incisorion: Approximately 20 years ago, at the age of 13, I had a traumatic event which led to the loss of the L & R maxillary central and lateral incisors.
At age 18 or 19, I went to see a prosthodontist who said that I would not be a good candidate for a dental implant as my bone was still developing and to try in a... | 20 years of bone atrophy and the reality of dental implants |
108 | Myteetharescrewed: I’m 30 years old and desperately need dental implants due to a life of poor decision making and working loooong hours fueled by terrible energy drinks and coffee. The most effective plan is for me to get all on fours. However, being the overly dramatic person I am, I want them to be made of tungsten ... | Need implants (there’s a catch) |
109 | Bullzoie: I broke a crown on my #13. I have no pain. I had it evaluated by a dentist and she says it was a tooth that has been root canalled. So that's why no pain. She gave me a list with a couple lower cost restorative options to replace this crown. But cost is still high for my budget. So. Long story short. Is it to... | Broken crown |
110 | maxcalvada: I have 2 missing upper molars on either side of my mouth. Don't want to spend lots of money on implants or crowns. Mostly concerned with having replacements for eating. Other than that, I don't notice them missing or care.
Are partial dentures an option for either side? If so, are they uncomfortable? ... | Upper Molar Replacements |
111 | didymus: I have two implants (7 & 10). One of them has already failed once and I've needed to have it replaced. There is like 30% bone-loss already on the second, but it seems to be staying there. Anyway, the reason this keep happening is due to food particles getting trapped behind the crown. I was told it's more pron... | What is the person called who creates crowns for implants? I am trying to figure something out about shape/design. |
112 | sunny_sammy: Hi. I occasionally have a mild pain with a tooth and going to see a dentist. They use Doc's Best Copper Cement and I might have treatment with that cement.
And here is my question: Is Doc's Best Copper Cement still considered as effective, reliable or suitable under some conditions? It seems it's unpopula... | Doc's Best Copper Cement |
113 | kc58: Can this split tooth #14 be rescued somehow? | Split Tooth #14 Restoration |
114 | 2Jayzz: 3 days ago I had 2 up my upper back teeth extracted. At night when a lay down I have this salty like drainage that comes in my mouth. I try to always spit it in a cup just in case it’s infection. I little bearable pain I do have can 9/10 be stopped with Tylenol. However, I’m very worried that I have an infectio... | Possible Dry Socket or Infection? |
115 | Dad1978: I was at the dentist today for my 6 week Invisalign checkup. He noted that I had a small filling that had fallen out. I hadn’t noticed it at all. He said they will just take care of it at my next cleaning which is in 5 weeks.
is that too long to wait to fix this? Dr M: Good day
If the filling is indeed ... | Lost filling |
116 | sedadadss: I got my implant when I was in the US. It was neoss brand.
Im now in a different country and theyre telling me they dont have the abutment part for this brand.
However, a 3rd party part for the abutment is available.
Should I go for it or should you only go for the original abutment part for the implant? | 3rd party abutment for implant? |
117 | marq111: Folks, I've been feeling extremely down in recent days, and I really hope you can shed some light on my case and perhaps give me some advice - it would be extremely appreciated.
I recently went to a hygienist who performed ultrasonic scaling plus polishing. I have this procedure done regularly but it was my f... | Enamel damage after ultrasonic scaling |
118 | markowich: Hi, I am turning to this forum for piece of advice about my current dental situation.
I am 33 years old. I have had not very strong enamel since I can remember, and recently I have been experiencing some sensitivity in my upper central incisors. Couple of months ago one of my fillings fell off from one of t... | Zirconium crowns - are they the best solution for my problem? |
119 | uggaugga: I have a 2 year old and recently got a second opinion for her - first dentist said all teeth needed crowns, but the second opinion we paid for out of pocket mentioned 14 crowns. I think 14 crowns is better than 20, but I'm still not excited about this...it's a lot of dental work and I'm still having a rough t... | Extensive Dental Work Questions... |
120 | ppperez: Hello,
My front teeth are worn out by the edges, so my smile is not leveled but equally important, I may be losing more tooth. I'm thinking of doing a reinforcement by filling, but my concern is that for that my dentist will have to polish more tooth to maybe the reinforcement not lasting long. Also there is ... | front teeth reinforcement? |
121 | SteveC508: A dentist recently bonded 3 of my front teeth (teeth 23, 24, 25) even though I did not want this done. Long story short, during prior visits we had discussed possibly bonding these teeth, but he took it upon himself to bond the 3 teeth that day without first asking me. I had only asked him to bond one smal... | Removal of Bonding left teeth jagged and uneven |
122 | mdb1983: Hi, i'm new to the forum and i have a question if anybody can help.
I haven't been to a dentist in years..i'd say almost 10 years now but it's because i don't have any dental insurance.
But about 6 months ago, i bit into a bone really hard and it caused a small crack on my left centre front tooth. I thought ... | I cracked a tooth but there's no pain, can it be repaired? |
123 | Vanes16: Can someone tell me if anything can be done to halt this decay? He's seen a dentist who says they are cavities and we will wait and watch before fillings or crowns. I feel like this could even be enamel hypoplasia? All the photos/examples of early childhood caries have been near the gum line. His decay is righ... | 2 year old with decay |
124 | fallonboy: I am missing 28, 29, 30. Teeth 27 and 31 are in good shape.
Question: 1. Can I have good results if the abutment teeth 27 and 31 are used to make a 5 unit bridge?
2. What would be the best way to bridge?
Thank you Dr M: Good day
Do you have any x-rays? This would be a great help in order to give an hone... | Permanent Bridge |
125 | Noodle: I asked my dentist if anything could be done with the tooth that is circled in the picture, and he said no. But can it be filled? honestdoc: It depends on your biting and lateral excursions clearance. The canine teeth have the longest roots designed to "guide" all your teeth during routine function so the othe... | Can this tooth be filled? |
126 | veohstew112: Does anyone know if I can replace a bridge for a crown or implant. How would that possibly work? Dr M: Good day
A bridge is usually used to replace 1 or more missing teeth and is attached to abutment teeth with "fake " teeth hanging in the middle. Depending on the condition of the abutment teeth, you can ... | Possibly replacing a bridge? |
127 | 298flqy: Hi
I have a temporary crown that came out (while I was flossing my teeth). My appointment to have the permanent crown put in is in two weeks.
I read the teeth can move around without the temporary crown in place but I can put the crown back in and it stays in place reasonably well.
I am wondering if/why it ... | Temporary crown came out. |
128 | DT1: Dear Doctors:
I recently snapped off a crown at/near the gum line while chomping on a hard pretzel in a rush. Its unfortunate because I have had it for 14 years. My guess is some decay got in where the crown meets the tooth structure and it would have happened anyway. Have not seen any dentist yet due to COVID an... | Broken Crown Help! |
129 | WILDWIND: How long on average would a crown for tooth #20 stay in place if only cemented to teeth #19 and #21? It could also cement to the little remaining of #20, now just below gum line. If it lasts just 3 months, still better than an implant.
My question is how long could this hold?
why this should work
#20 is... | Novel approach to implant |
130 | mikeni77: Hi All.
A lower front crown has broken and a the cement underneath is now exposed. I have covered it with temparin max but this usually lasts only a day or so. I will keep applying and try to make an appointment with my dentist on Monday but I don't know how long it will be considering the current COVID situ... | Broken crown and exposed cement - how long before it erodes? |
131 | Fwallus: My almost four year old had cavities filled today on 7 teeth. The dentist convinced us to do crowns on his front teeth, stating it was the best option and that they would look fine, but they don't. My son had cavities between his teeth, but now he has huge, white buck teeth. We called the dentist, but have not... | Crowns on 4 year old = buck teeth? |
132 | robbie: hi, many years ago I lost my upper front incisor next to my canine tooth & gap closed thus I don't have a full smile . what options would I have to incorporate the missing tooth back to create a full smile and is it possible ? have spoken to a clinic in turkey and they said they would crown my upper front teeth... | Full smile after gap closure ? |
133 | Helpme200: My teeth are very messed up and a total embarrassment to me. I appear as if I have no hygiene even tho I brush my teeth daily , my problems came as a younger kid - teenage years I did not take care of my teeth as I should have , and also grinded them while I slept unintentionally.. what procedure do u think ... | Advice for very bad teeth.. which procedure is the best for me ? |
134 | vined228: My teeth used to have a much larger gap, but recently I've gotten clear aligners. During this journey to straight teeth I've noticed some issues with my teeth I was unaware of before because of how they were facing/crooked. I have some pretty bad decay on my teeth and I believe some cracking on my front teeth... | Advice on work needed done? |
135 | Jen84: Hi,
I'm wondering if anybody could advise on the possibility of a upper partial denture. I have had the majority of my top teeth extracted and now only have 6 front teeth. I'm very paranoid and lack any confidence due to this.
I'm unable to afford implants which I would love to have and was advised by my NHS ... | Partial dentures |
136 | Logan: I was eating and suddenly got a sharp shooting pain from my tooth, I think it is the filling is cracked or something like that as that is all what is up with the teeth down that area. My check up was in Feb and said all my teeth were fine.
I am currently in some discomfort from it, I do not know if it is just d... | What to do about a cracked filling. |
137 | ashleyg92: Hi all,
Had my first filling done about six weeks ago, I had a white filling on my back upper right tooth. I'm still getting pain, mainly when I chew any food on that side... I'm trying to figure out what the problem is as my Dentist keeps sending me away and telling me to wait but nothing is changing.
Som... | First filling - still have pain when chewing after SIX weeks |
138 | risk123: Why would a dentist want to put a white crown on a wisdom tooth (to replace a gold crown that came off)? He didn't give me a choice, but I didn't think to question it at the time. Now that the crown is ready, I'm suspicious. Would he have to grind the tooth down farther to put on a white crown? The tooth ne... | White crown on wisdom tooth |
139 | SJ0: Hello! I have bruxism issues (see picture) and I wear since 2 months a mouth guard. My dentist told me he can do some work to repair my grinding damage, without telling me what it consists of. What kind of reparation could I have? Thank you! MattKW: Teeth are incredibly tough, and mere grinding alone won't cause a... | Reparation after grinding |
140 | otterslide: My dentist wants to use Riva Light cure Ionomer for the Class V fillings I need, but I am concerned that GI's are made of fluoride and release fluoride.
Found a study at pubMed that fluoride kills pump stem cells.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22420549
Cytotoxic effects of glass ionomer cements on hum... | Dental materials for Class V filling without fluoride |
141 | Jake45: I see small tiny gaps at the crown and implant interface. Will this cause problems in future? | Is this implant crown completely seated? |
142 | sarahbutterflies: Hi, I am an undergrad student and I am really interested in dental ceramics. I know there are 2 options when looking into this part of dentistry, either on the job training or 1-2 year schooling to become a dental lab technician, then further certification. I haven't been able to find out much informa... | Dental Ceramics |
143 | Nuluvius: I wanted to ask for some advice on where to even begin with this set of problems.
I have lost UR 4, 5 & 6, UL 6 & LL 6. The bone on the right side has begun to atrophy and this is resulting in slippage of the surrounding teeth. Debris and decay are beginning to set in on my front teeth and the molars behind ... | Complex Dental Problems - Where to Even Start |
144 | Whatteeth: For years, I've been missing most of my teeth. Gradually, another crown, and another, come off.
I went to UCSF, and they recommended I have all my teeth extracted, and if I want the best option, implants.
They are somewhat limited on the services they offer, and I didn't feel they're the best pick for comp... | The difficulty of finding a solution |
145 | Cathy French: Hi,
I've been told I have a cavity just below the gum-line on a tooth that is root-canal filled and fitted with a crown. I was told the only way of treating it was to have some of the bone removed, and the crown extended. Does this sound right? It seems rather drastic and very expensive! The tooth is an u... | Some bone removal needed for treating this below-gum cavity? |
146 | joey: I recently had a crown installed on a tooth on the lower left side of my jaw. It feels large to me and has pushed the left side of my mouth out some to the left.
The crown overlaps the tooth behind it which makes flossing different from flossing the other teeth.
The dentist insists it's the right size.
Does thi... | Crown The Right Size? |
147 | jamccor: I have a 6 tooth upper dental bridge that feels like it is getting a bit loose but ever so slightly. Is there a way to glue it in more securely without removing it? On top of that, is there also a better way to prevent the bridge from loosening in the future by way of screwing it in? MattKW: 6-unit bridges are... | Loose Dental Bridge |
148 | Cangaroo1982: Hello all,
I have had a molar that has cracked and cannot be repaired so will need to be extracted. I would hope to have an implant when it has had time to heal. My dentist has quoted me £2,500 (on the basis that he thinks my bones density should be fine and there should be no issues).
I just wanted t... | Prices for Molar implant |
149 | Elisabeth: I'm pretty new to dental work and I had a temporary crown put in a couple of weeks ago. It fell out tonight. I can call in the am, but was wondering if I need to do anything in the meantime? honestdoc: Temporary crowns for me are very important. Teeth shift every day and the adjacent and opposing teeth ca... | Lost temporary crown |
150 | StayPuft: Hi everyone!
So, I originally went to the dentist because I had a toothache. The dentist said I might need a root canal, but put in a temporary sedative filling to see if the pain would calm down. The pain has progressively gotten better, but he keeps saying wait to put a crown on to make sure the pain has s... | To crown, or not to crown? |
151 | Woleking: Please any idea of finding an affordable dental crown place in the Atlanta Georgia area?
Thanks honestdoc: Try teaching facilities like dental schools and maybe community clinics. Dental crowns are expensive because they are very labor intensive and require using costly materials. | Dental Crown |
152 | Raskuuku23: I had unprotected sex with a girl about 4weeks I had sore on my tongue it lasted 3days and after that I had pimples at side of the tongue and it also lasted 3days.Sometimes I do experience sharp pain in my jaw and ears Busybee: You don't have to have oral sex to catch Herpes. It is passed on by kissing or ... | Am I at risk |
153 | antonis: Hi, I had a tooth filling done on one of my tooth (next to the wisdom tooth which was removed a year ago), unfortunately another decay developed after that but deeper, near the root of the tooth. Some dentists suggested that they don't deal with this kind of decays as they're very deep, the original dentist wh... | Decay near the root of the tooth |
154 | frankie13: HI i have a crown on my upper front tooth which is a bit slack /small movement recceding gum not helping would dental cement help if yes which product , or any other ideas
thank you Busybee: Hi, you need to see a dentist. It's not something you can fix yourself if that's what ... | Loose crown advise |
155 | NiceSmile_off-center-bite: I have been referred to prosthodontists to have crowns put on all teeth to correct malocclusion (misaligned bite.) Who here has had that done and can talk about what the journey is like? What did you do that worked? What would you do differently if you did it all over again? What results di... | Have you had crowns on most or all teeth to correct misaligned bit? |
156 | i_am_bojangles: Hello everyone,
I have 4 crowns in the top front of my mouth (7 through 10) made using emax in 2012 when I lived in Colorado. I was very pleased with the initial work and color of the crowns (I went into the lab to assist with shade/style matching) - they had good transparency, great layering/shading t... | Tips for matching crowns in front without local lab |
157 | Existential Tooth: It is becoming more evident these days that the body has an innate intelligence and knows how to heal itself, if we allow it. Fundamentally it all comes down to belief.
I suffered a traumatic injury in which I've been told the nerve has cut the blood supply and the tooth is dead/dying.
With the righ... | Possibility of healing a dead/dying nerve? |
158 | dianne: I unfortunately, have some erosion - at the back of the lower teeth - in the middle, which is causing me great concern as I have literally feel it getting worse.
My dentist has suggested - bonding - but this dentist has used the bonding on this problem, last autumn, and it did not work, and dropped out within... | Erosion - at the back of the lower teeth - in the middle |
159 | John_D: Hello dentists! I just underwent root canal retreatment for my molar 46. I want your professional opinion on what's the best restoration option for my case (resin, amalgam, inlay, onlay, crown, or any other).
By best, I mean the most conservative and durable one. From what I've read (I'm no dentist), I'm consi... | Best restoration option for me (post-root canal retreatment). Pics included. |
160 | shanciak: Hi, I ask you for opinion - are no. 6 upper right and 6 lower left filled correctly?
Does anyhing look bad?
Thanks in advance MattKW: Not enough detail on an OPG like this; you need high-res standard dental Xrays. | Pantomography - dental filling |
161 | Qu3stionmarx: Hello y'all
I'm a 5th year dental student and last week I was doing an anterior restoration of a hypoplastic enamel lesion on tooth no 10. I thought it would be a good idea to test different shades on the minimal preparation I made without etching\bonding so I would be able to remove the composite after ... | Does placing composite on enamel for shade evaluation causes contamination? |
162 | GearShift: Hi dentists
I had a very large filling put in by my dentist about a 6 months ago in one of my lower back teeth. Recently the front inner corner of the tooth has snapped off in front of the fillling. I discovered it in my mouth when eating.Photos below.
Since this happpend quite soon after havi... | Inappropriate filling (?) and proposed onlay - 2nd opinion needed |
163 | Lesleyjane: Hello,
I am in the UK and a couple of weeks ago I had three silver fillings replaced with white ones, just for cosmetic purposes. None of them had been giving me any problems at all.
Two of them are just fine, but after my appointment I felt that the bite on the third one was too high (the very back tooth i... | Pain/Sensitivity after replacement filling |
164 | dent3227: There is a vety painful sensitive spot at gumline on side of my upper molar when touched with gracie, no cavity on xray, its grey in color where it hurts. Im thinking of just putting a resin on it and light curing. Thoughts? | Sensitive gumline molar bonding or not |
165 | khefren: hi everyone,
i need help as i don t know what to do... i am 40 years old now and i am on a quest for a nice smile. Right now i have missing teeth covered by a poor dental bridge, the right lower jaw longer that the left one by 1cm, crooked teeth but surprising good strong teeth..they just look bad...
I reall... | Missaligned jaw + crooked teeth |
166 | SonicExplorer: <Question at the bottom in bold for those wanting to skip the preamble>
Ok, so I've been in a nightmare trying to get a rear molar dealt with and after finally finding a credible dentist I've been given two viable options. 1) Fill the tooth and take my chances it won't crack in a way that results in ro... | Precious vs. Non-Precious Metal Crowns |
167 | SonicExplorer: Hi,
First timer with a pending crown. Dealing with a dentist who's office is operating a bit shady. Paid for a 3rd party dental discount plan and when I get to the dentist the office manager targeted a crown code that wasn't on the plan. But I was ready and did my own shuffle by informing them I prefer... | Up-charge for crown ?? Does this sound right ? |
168 | SonicExplorer: Hi,
I have a slightly cracked molar with large filling and looks like I'm headed toward a crown. But the possible root canal aspect raises some questions....(the dentist I've seen did not indicate a root canal but did say the need is not always simple to detect)
Questions:
- If there is no obvious sym... | Root Canal Questions - Detection and self-healing |
169 | gokatgo: I have had pretty regular dental care until 5 years ago but was told in my forties that I have periodontal disease and significant bone loss. I do notice pics of my grandfather(passed away at 73) and my teeth appear to look very similar to his. My gums are receding so much that the discolored root is showing... | 53 yo female with severe gum disease and bone loss despite dental care most of my life. |
170 | anvarovna: 55 yo female patient, x-ray attached
Looking to fix the teeth with the goal to have a healthy mouth and the beautiful smile.
Here are the treatment plans that I was offered in several clinics in Miami, Florida:
For the lower teeth:
#22 - end/post/crown; extract #29,31; 2 implants, bridge 29-31, bone gra... | Looking for an independent opinion on major implant dental work. |
171 | leomoon: I had a new crown put on my upper right tooth furthest in the back. When I first got the crown put on, my bite felt way off, it was too high. so the dentist filed a bit to adjust it. on the way home I noticed a sharp jagged ridge on the back inside part of the crown and noticed it was very short crown in gener... | Crown filed down too much? |
172 | noesis: I have a broken cusp on a second molar, tooth #18. There is no decay on the tooth and it doesn't need a root canal treatment.
A dentist who was recommended to me suggested fixing it with an onlay, which she described as a 3/4 crown. She will use either Cerec with Celtra Duo, a zirconia reinforced lithium disil... | Will A Ceramic Onlay With A Strength Under 370 MPa Work For A Second Molar? |
173 | 4past10: i have 1 teeth extracted on upper left back.
i have 1 teeth extracted on upper right back.
i have 1 root canal on upper left back.
i have 1 root canal on upper right back.
both upper extractions are not filled.
i was suggested a bridge on both upper side.
now i want to have braces for upper and lower side.
wha... | dental advice on braces |
174 | Ellabee: Can I save the root canal teeth and get the broken post out to place another crown on top? MattKW: Can't tell until you take out the crown and see why it loosened. Sometimes it can be recemented; sometimes there's a crack in the root and it can't be fixed. | Crown post is broken inside the root canal tooth. Crown can not be easily removed slips up & down. |
175 | pinkpotato: Sorry for the gross photos but hopefully they will be helpful! ....
My front tooth recently broke off, much of it breaking right up to the gum line. It had root canal over 10 years ago which was successful. The root canal still looks fine and there is no infection. An emergency dentist placed a temporary co... | Help needed: Post and crown vs Implant |
176 | osuri: Hi:
I had root canal done and a crown and post fixed to my teeth 2 years back. I felt that this tooth was loose. So I went to the dentist and he tried to take off the crown very hard, but it did not come out. By doing this he must have cracked the tooth. He left it and told me to come when the crown falls off... | The whole tooth with crown and post has fallen off. |
177 | Escanor: The patient lost her upper first molar and adjacent premolars on right hemisector 16, 14,15) . Noting that she still have her wisdom tooth(18) intacted. Which are the teeth to be in the future brigde as pillars? MattKW: Wisdom teeth are useless: short roots, long way back. To bridge from 17 to 13 is very risky... | Teeth to be including in the bridge conception for longtime stability. |
178 | Hariking: I want to know that what kind of procedure is required to get these teeths in correct from! Attaching pic! MattKW: See an orthodontist. | Teeth correction! |
179 | rosavictoriana: I am 73 yrs. old and have several rare, very challenging health issues. I hope to find leads on a new treatment for the osteonecrosis (dead jaw bone) and how I can restore some ability to have teeth & eat. I have lost half of my upper teeth & my dental professors have almost nothing to offer. I have a p... | Any research, novel treatment for rare Osteonecrosis, Scleroderma & Sjogrens? |
180 | SharonBW: I have a 5 tooth bridge on the top front that is only 3 yrs old. It has had one of the Porcelain teeth just fall off. My regular dentist said the only option is to replace it but that is financially impossible as my insurance only covers once every 60 mo. He offered to put something on there temporarily (not ... | Porcelain or composite veneer to repair bridge? |
181 | misty1: Hello Everyone,
I am having the worse time getting restorative care. Ok, I need a lot of work done. I suffer from dental phobia because of some bad experiences. I recently said enough is enough and told myself I will do everything in my power to beat this. As soon as I developed this positive attitude toward... | Dental Insurance and Dentists not fixing my teeth. |
182 | examid: Hello,i had a patient a few days ago and made a class 3 preparation on her D3-3, next to it there was a cavitated lesion on 3-4 so i decided to access it mesialy(basically from the other preparation) and save the marginal ridge to make the treatment of this tooth minimally invasive. Everything went fine and a f... | Question about etching/bonding system from a student.Would love some advice. |
183 | roxie9306: I got a dental bridge and crowns years ago, most of my front top teeth were done, so it's 6 teeth. I can't remember if I had this problem when I first got it done but I've noticed for at least a couple of years that the bridge and crowns always feel really dry. At first I thought it was dry mouth but that do... | dental bridge and crowns always seem dry |
184 | Jojobirdy13: Hi
I require a inlay and onlay on my 1st lower right molar (I only have 1 pre molar due to extractions for braces in my teens).
This will be a big restoration as the tooth is big and my dentist recommends emax stating this material now lasts the same as gold but from what I have read I think gold is best... | Best material for inlay/onlay |
185 | jc1199: Does anyone know of a source for good quality single fake molars? I'm looking for something that is like a kit type of thing where I would be able to get a few single fitted fake molars.
What I really need is are few implants but I'm am in the working poor category and I can't possibly afford to go anywhere ne... | Good Single Fake Molars |
186 | Nan: Except for slight curves, the occlusal surface feels undefined as opposed to my molar on opposite side which feels more indented/sharp/hollow.
As well when I look at the occlusal view of mouth the crown looks slightly wider than my molar on the opposite side.
Is this all how it should be?
Bite feels fine and crow... | Is it normal that Zirconia crown feels unnatural against tongue? |
187 | Nan: Are ESPE 3m cements reliable for cementing monolithic Zirconia (katana) crowns in posterior region?
Must they be light cured, or is it sufficient to use them conventionally without bonding with light?
Let me know your thoughts If you have experience with the product.
Thanks honestdoc: ESPE 3m is a company that o... | ESPE 3m cement for cementation of Monolithic Zirc? |
188 | Nan: I went to my dentist to try-in my new monolithic Zirconia crown (Katana STML) and the bite seems ok to me, and the dentist says he's pleased with it.
But it was hard for me to determine if it felt 100% right as there was some pressure up in the gum part, which distracted me.
So the dentist recommended to cement ... | Question regarding temporary cementation of Zirconia crown |
189 | Nan: I underwent root canal treatment in my upper molar (tooth 26), and had my tooth prepped to fit a crown.
I am looking into eMax (lithium disilicate) vs solid Zirconia for a crown.
Is it true that it is difficult to adjust a Zirconia crown after cementation (chairside) as opposed to eMax?
I am worried that if I choo... | Should I get an eMax vs Zirconia crown for endodontically treated molar (tooth #26)? |
190 | Brendie1967: First I LOVE MY DENTIST. She was fitting a back tooth with a temp crown (I have an oddly small mouth) and the drill slipped and pierced under my tongue. It happens I get that.
What is weird is out of the "hole" waiting to close and heal is a long almost like sac looking thing. I called her and she said i... | Ooops slipped drill doing temp crown... |
191 | jlynn77: I had a tooth that has been killing me on and off for months. Well I was eating some curry the other day and feel it start to peel apart on the outside..and now there is a HUGE jagged end to the tooth (cutting into my tongue BTW) Well i had to change dentist due to insurance changes. The dentist told me it ... | Incisor tooth crumbling from inside out |
192 | Chriscee123: I'm only 24 years old. I had pretty decent teeth until I was about 20 then I started developing problems. I had a lot of decay and frequent cavities.
I continued to go to the dentist every 6 months but every time they would just patch up the cavities, clean my teeth and send me home.
It seems like my t... | Help! Am I going to lose my teeth? |
193 | Artmonkey: I had an NHS filling two days ago that gave me concerns regarding the manner it was executed. The proceedure was to a lower molar which is fairly loose due to gum disease and the decay was on the gum line. The filling was done without the removal of any of the existing decay, by merely cleaning out the cavit... | Unusual filling concerns - HELP |
194 | thelilyfield: I went to the dentist in April after a 12 year hiatus. =( We were poor and didn't have insurance. Anyhow, no cavities, but the dentist asked about my missing crown. It had been missing for 12 years and never bothered me so I never went in to have it fixed. He told me I would need a bridge or an impla... | My dental bridge hurts... |
195 | jdee333: Hi, so I am in the process of getting my teeth fixed and I got a root canal on #20 (see first image). My new dentist says that I need a post and core for it before getting a crown.
My question is that I got a RCT and crown on #20 earlier this year with another dentist (see second image), and that other dentis... | Is a post and core necessary after RCT of bicuspid tooth? |
196 | Richard4600: Check out this picture and tell me whats that inside my tooth and why does it look like its been cut wrong?
I'm about to beat up the dentist that did this. can someone tell me if I'm in the Right or wrong?
whats this inside my tooth? https://ibb.co/cFiQBK KVMCruces: Richard4600 said:
Check out this p... | I'm panicking what did this dentist do wrong?! |
197 | Redpudster1: After battling gum disease for the past few years with no success, I finally admitted defeat & agreed with my dentist that I should go for a full top denture. I’ve wsiting till the summer hols as I work in a school & thought I could have a good few weeks to try & get used to them. However, upon taking impr... | V shaped palate!!! |
198 | emmadudlyke: Hi there,
I've attached the X_Ray looking for the source of my infection around my crown.
I received a root canal treatment when I was 19 years old (now 26 years old) and had a metal/ porcelain crown fitted. Everything was working fine, until one Halloween I ate a Black Jack which pulled off the crown s... | Seeking advice RCT Crown Infection/ Canker HELP |
199 | Twinmumnz: Hello
I had extensive work done overseas which included 4 bone grafts in my lower left jaw. I popped a suture in that area from over doing things. This delayed the healing.
Now as time progresses I have quite a solid ridge of bone present 1.5-2cm long and 1-2mm wide; which seems to be growing weekly.
There i... | Exposed bone post graft |
200 | Lorraine: Just wondering:
What it the best antibiotic for an infection near the tooth root?
Thank you for a reply!
Lorraine MattKW: Antibiotics should be a measure for emergency treatment only. You should firstly either extract the tooth or start drainage through a root canal therapy. that said, the usual antibiotic... | What antibiotic works best with an infection near the tooth root? |
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