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Question:
New Crowns cause Gum Loss: I just had porcelain crowns on my top front 6 teeth for cosmetic reasons.
During the procedure my dentist burned parts of my gums. That tissue became white during the procedure and soon after I lost it.
Now my gums are very inflamed, the ones on my 2 front teeth are not symmetric (due to tissue lost after burning) and in 2 teeth one can see the edge of the crown and part of my original tooth because the gum line is very high.
Please let me know if this is normal or I need to consult another dentist! My gums looked fine before I started the procedure but I had the temporaries on for a month. Every time I go back to my dentist he tells me that the gum lime will get lower with time. .... Visitor from OH
Answer:
Your tissue response sounds abnormal.
If your dentist burned the gums, was he or she using a laser or electrosurgical device to surgically alter these gums?
If the temporaries were on for a month the gums should have healed and been tight and beautiful.
Are they puffy because there is cement, cord or impression material stuck under the gums? You need to ask your dentist why you had recession after this month.
You can get a second opinion but try to work with your first dentist, I am sure they will do everything they can to make you happy. The gums must be healthy and if they aren't and you don't
get a satisfactory answer, go elsewhere and get a second opinion.
Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021
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