Crown lengthening
Added: July 23, 2007 - 11:58 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Walnut Creek, CA
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Case Summary
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 15 months ago
Last Cleaning: March 2007
Case Description
#7 (tooth next to front upper tooth) broke off. Periodontist says procedure has a "fair" chance of success. Has anyone had this done> (Implant would cost over $5000. $1500 more than c. lengthening).
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Reply: Crown lengthening
added: July 24, 2007 - 7:27 AM
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Sorry to hear about your front tooth... I would need to see an x-ray of the tooth to determine if all you would need is crown lengthening. Is the tooth sensitive? Is the fracture near the pulp (nerve) of the tooth?With a fair prognosis, an implant may be your best long-term treatment option.Please visit my website at www.MarcosAndMarcosDDS.com and call 650-593-9888 if you are interested in an appointment.Sincerely,Dr. Anthony Marcos
Reply: Crown lengthening
added: July 24, 2007 - 12:43 PM
Cost Estimate: $?
without seeing xrays there is no way to give you a full diagnosis however in this day and age the most likely best treatment is implant treatment. If it was mine and i needed to have a root canal and post and crown on a tooth broken off at the gumline as you described i would opt for an implant. Other things to consider is whether or not you have a gummy smile.
Reply: Crown lengthening
added: July 24, 2007 - 8:27 PM
Cost Estimate: $none
I agree with other dentists, without x-rays and clinical exam, it is difficult to make a good decision. But I personally will choose to save my own tooth if at all possible. I have successfully saved several teeth in smililar situations. Please visit the Before and After photos on my website. Feel free to make an appointment if you would like a consultation.
Reply: Crown lengthening
added: July 25, 2007 - 1:00 AM
Cost Estimate: $2500 - 5000
It sounds like the tooth broke off at about the bone level....crown lenghtening is basically a procedure where bone is shave around the tooth to expose more of the tooth structure to be able to place a crown on it....it the tooth is not root canal treated then it will need a root canal as well, a post, then a crown....this treatment will cost you around $2500implant should cost around $4500....that includes the extraction, a temporary denture to wear while the sight is healing and the restoration....if you need bone grafting then it will cost a little more....did the $5000 price you were given include all this....if you plan on extracting the tooth, your most economical option is a bridge.....if will cost you around $3000 to extract the tooth, have a temporary denture while the extraction sight is healing and a bridge after the extraction sight has healed....you can call our office to get a free consult if you decide to go with the procedure or if you have any question
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