A dental professional often recommends that a patient should get a dental crown in order to correct an issue that is affecting their overall oral health. Usually a patient will have a cracked or chipped tooth that is causing them much pain or discomfort, but this can be corrected by dental crowns. Isthachatta residents may not be aware that getting a dental crown fitted may not always go as planned. Ideally, the dental crown will cover the tooth that is broken or chipped, but sometimes a dental crown may have to be refitted or reattached as a better result for the patient.
A Dental Crown that Falls Off
One of the most common issues that a patient may have to deal with is their dental crown that keeps falling off. There isn’t just one reason why someone might lose their dental crowns. Isthachatta residents might have their crown fall off if the underlying tooth is starting to decay, or it could be something as simple as the cementing material used to hold the crown is no longer holding. Many times, a dental professional is able to re cement a crown that as fallen off, but in the most extreme of cases, a new crown will need to be made.
A Chipped Dental Crown
Most people think that because some dental crowns are made from a metal alloy that they can’t chip, but porcelain crowns can do so rather easily if a patient is not careful. When it comes to chipped dental crowns, Isthachatta residents should be aware that there are some instances where a dental professional can repair a chipped crown without the need to replace it fully. Often times a composite resin can be used to cover the chip and have the dental crown remain in a patient’s mouth.
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