Will porcelain crowns be a permanent solution for Diastema. If grinding of the teeth affect the root's streng

Dentists say it will be a permanent solution and the crown will not come out. Is it true.

Will porcelain crowns be a permanent solution for Diastema. If grinding of the teeth affect the root's streng
no! i dont' know when and where that dentist did his training!!!





to close diastema , you don't shave the tooth to tiny peg and put a crown there!!!!!!


veneer is used for that , since diastema is considered a cosmetic defect!!!!! why in the world someone suggest or even consider destroying your tooth and putting a crown there just to close a gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and crown is never permanent! if the same dentist that made such stupid treatment option for you, does your crown procedure , i'm sure his crown is gonna be as crazy as his treatment plan and will fail 100% because of poor techniq!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Please change your dentist, !!! i'm very distrubed but what i just read!!!
Reply:Please do not think that any dental work is permanent. Nothing lasts forever, especially inside the mouth where it is subject to constant bacterial attack and huge biting forces.


There are 4 ways to close a gap between teeth.


1)Braces --costly, take time and not esthetically pleasing. However does not require reduction of the teeth.


2)White fillings --look great at first, but in a few months will start to see the line where the filling meets the tooth. Over time the material does darken, and is very prone to breaking off.


3)Veneers -- best solution if the space is not too large (say less than 2mm) since they require the least amount of tooth reduction.


They can break and or come off completely.


4)Crown -- necessary if the space is greater than 2 mm. Also have been known to break, but rarely come off completely. Require much more reduction of the tooth all the way around the tooth.


I hope this brief description of your options helps. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Reply:Yes, porcelain crowns is a solution for a diastema, but is considered cosmetic and not necessary, so it won't be covered by insurance...and besides, why 'ruin' two good teeth just so the space is closed? The crown(s) could come out, but not likely if they're done right.





Why not opt for braces instead? Get a consultation appointment with an orthodontist and see what he says.. there's nothing wrong with getting a second opinion...





An occlusal guard (nightguard) will help with the grinding..

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