Crown and/or Crown Repair
Added: May 20, 2007 - 8:56 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Jacksonville, FL
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Case Summary
Crown
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2 years ago
Last Cleaning: 1 year ago
Case Description
I am a 32 year old male. At my youthful age of 16, I broke off the bottom half of one of my front teeth (the 2 front teeth). I am not positive if what I got at the dentist years ago is technically called a crown, cap, verneer, or what. Anyway, over the past few years the crown (what will call it) has begun to turn an ugly, brownish tint. So, I would like to make my tooth white again, and also I'm not sure that if this may also be a sign of the crown weakening. I have researched online different options and I understand that a crown cannot be bleached, but due to the fact it is discolored and potentially weakening, I read that crown repairs can be done or maybe even a new (whiter) crown put on. Please if possible adivse me on what I should do. I have a good insurance policy with MetLife and would like to take advantage of it if it is something that can be done under my plan (which does cover crowns and crown repair. Thank you for your time.
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Reply: Crown and/or Crown Repair
added: May 20, 2007 - 10:37 AM
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Hi, Dr. Bob Deason here. A porcelain crown should not turn brown so I think what was done is a bonding procedure.The tooth could be re-bonded or a new porcelain crown could be done.To really give you a good evaluation I would need to see you and the x-rays. We do work with your insurance and could tell you what kind of coverage and out-pf-pocket expense you may be looking at.Dr. Bob Deason
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