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Questions about Dental crowns

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  • iWarrior
    iWarrior Posts: 5 Forumite
    Hey welshdent,

    It's interesting you speak of it being desirable, I'm more wanting a crown rather than it being pulled out, As it's one of the teeth that is used with chewing with, I'd rather that it's still there, It doesn't make much difference to me if its crowned or refilled(again), although they isn't too much of the frontal part of the tooth left (3-4mm?), So clearly, giving the option or having a tooth removed, or it crowned, Most of us would pick the same option as I.
    (I also have root canals in teeth that are still going strong after years, these performed by previous dentist before she quit, as she had got pregnant)

    By easier/cheaper, I didn't mean compared to the time spend on other people, I meant that I was under the impression that to have a crown done, you /also/ need to have had root canal on the same tooth, being that the tooth has already been rooted, I had assumed that would mean the it would take less time, as the dentist wouldn't have to root canal it first, then prepare it(stump?), and then put the crown in, Although I maybe wrong.

    I've had slight pain in said tooth since its got done, eating ice cream or really cold food is a big big no(This can be said for rest of mouth though), the /main/ time I get any pain in it other than really cold items is when brushing, I don't always get it, but it tends to be once/twice a week, I don't put much consideration into it as I' just assume its a bristle negging on something, being that its only a minute in mornings/nights, It's never been a problem or ever effected life.

    The filling itself hasn't quite broken, It's the edge of the tooth itself that chipped off, the large filling looks in relevantly good shape other than a bit of thats also chipped away as the "corner" (??) was left exposed. (IE: A bit like a [ shape, where the top - came away). Being that the filling inside it seems fine, I would have thought that filing the tooth(Or at least the sharp parts) would have left it decent to be crowned, I think the best way to describe it would probs be to imagine a glass of milk thats half full, the bottom part of the visible tooth is there and fine, the top half of the filling, But between the tooth part, and filling seems to be a 1mm gap? (I think that kind of gives an idea of how it appears).


    regards
    iWarrior
  • Toothsmith
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    Nomatter how well you describe it, it's very difficult if not impossible to give you any meaningful specific advice without seeing it in your mouth. There are just too many variables.

    Teeth that haven't been root filled can be crowned.

    I would go with what you've been told by the dentist that's seen it. If you feel that opinion is wrong, then let another one see it.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • domesticgoddess789
    domesticgoddess789 Posts: 524 Forumite
    edited 20 July 2010 at 10:00PM
    Any guidance on price of tooth crown?

    Many thanks.
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  • Toothsmith
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    Other people's experiences aren't really relevant, unless they were done by the same dentist and the same technician.

    £350 seems pretty average to me.

    Does it seem good value to you to have this dentist do it, or would you feel more comfortable with a different dentist?
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • Toothsmith
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    On average it's 10-12 yrs, but that is a bit of a 'How long is a bit of string' question.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,000 Forumite
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    Thats about what we charge at our place for a starting price on private crowns so seems pretty reasonable to me
  • Toothsmith
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    Lava is a really nice crown.

    That's not a bad price fo one either.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,000 Forumite
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    Lava crowns cost a bomb to get made by the lab so yes I should imagine this would be the price range. The trade off is they tend to be much more tooth like in their appearance. I fitted a similar crown albeit on a molar tooth and it looked fantastic. porcelain jacket crowns can look really nice but sometimes they can have a sort of chalky look ... that said dentists are trained to be able to spot the differences so a small problem to some would stand out like a sore thumb to a fussy !!!!!! like me ;)
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,000 Forumite
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    http://www.dlatlegislation-elyese.com/page/page/4359848.htm

    The pics here illustrate what I mean when compared to procelain bonded to metal crowns ... full porcelain do not look quite like that though ... however the more natural appearance in lava crowns is fairly clear - hence the price difference ;)
  • joewa
    joewa Posts: 358 Forumite
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    Hi there, i have been quoted £2400 for four crowns, they are called lava crowns
    Are these crowns any good and is the price about right
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