Crown or Implant
Added: April 15, 2008 - 4:13 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Hurst, TX
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Case Summary
Filling
Broken Tooth
Crown
Dental Implants
Teeth: 1
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: bite wing - 4/6/08
Last Cleaning: April 6, 2008
Case Description
I have an upper right last molar that was filled too much until it recently broke leaving all almost flush with the gum line with the exception of the inside corner by the next molar. My regular dentist says there is not enough tooth left to crown and the tooth should be extracted. 2 weeks prior to the breaking, cleaning and bite wings showed strong root and no decay. Can a filling build up be done in the center again and a crown attached a bit further up under the gum line? Since I've had RA for over 25 years and on prednisone for the same length of time, is an implant an option for me if the tooth cannot be saved via a crown? I am 52. Thank you.
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Reply: Crown or Implant
added: April 15, 2008 - 4:19 PM
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My advise is to do the implant and crown. You will be wasting your money any other way.We are happy to provide a free consultation. We take care of all aspects of implant treament in our office there is no need to go to 2 or 3 different offices.Jennifer Treatment Coordinator Huckabee Dental817 329 4746.
Reply: Crown or Implant
added: April 15, 2008 - 6:35 PM
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As you pointed out there may be another option to extraction of the tooth if enough of the tooth remains and a root canal and post are completed to to allow an anchor to attach the crown securely. Immunocompromised patients taking prednisone can have dental implants successfully. J Periodontol 2004;75:909-913Let us know if we can help.Sincerely,Kurt Calender, DMD
Reply: Crown or Implant
added: April 15, 2008 - 11:54 PM
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If the tooth has long, strong roots and the fracture has not comprimised the tooth, it should be evaluated for root canal, post build up and crown lengthening. There is no need to pull the tooth if we can save it. If you would like a second opinion, please contact our office for a complimentary consultation. 972-355-8568. www.dazzledentalcare.com
Reply: Crown or Implant
added: April 16, 2008 - 5:33 AM
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Hello,Thank you for contacting our office. Saving the tooth in question may require heroic efforts that still may not yield the outcome you are hoping for. It may need a root canal to hold a crown along with a post and core and crown lengthening. All of these items may still not be enough. We work closely with an oral surgeon in this area. If you would like Dr. Hinkle to give you a second opinion on the tooth, please call us and I will be happy to schedule you in for a consultation.Once again thank you,Jennifer PearceOffice CoordinatorDr. Curt Hinkle
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