Since a reply to my previous CROWNS posting said he desired more
information in order to provide a more conprehensive answer, I'll just
say this: I've never heard of every tooth in a mouth being crowned. My
teeth are not in very good condition - besides discoloration, most of
my molars are heavily filled and, as mentioned previously, my lower
teeth have a space of 2 missing teeth, as the result of an auto
accident. I'm looking forward to and willing to pay for a restored
mouth with pleasing aesthetics. I know dentures are a serious and
irrevocable procedure, but I wonder if it's a prudent course of action
instead of crowning all 27 of the remaining teeth - that's alot of
cement! Responses from dentists will be greatly appreciated - thank you
very much -- Brian.
Dr Steve - 04 May 2005 15:27 GMT
NO WAY TO TELL WITHOUT AN EXAM!

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> Since a reply to my previous CROWNS posting said he desired more
> information in order to provide a more conprehensive answer, I'll just
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> cement! Responses from dentists will be greatly appreciated - thank you
> very much -- Brian.
Joel M. Eichen - 04 May 2005 18:10 GMT
> NO WAY TO TELL WITHOUT AN EXAM!
Or at least a pop quiz!
Joel
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> > cement! Responses from dentists will be greatly appreciated - thank you
> > very much -- Brian.
kmae04@shaw.ca - 09 May 2005 05:54 GMT
hey! me too-opinion is to crown all teeth-i am lost about what to
do...i don't ever want dentures.
Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 04 May 2005 17:02 GMT
> Since a reply to my previous CROWNS posting said he desired more
> information in order to provide a more conprehensive answer, I'll just
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> cement! Responses from dentists will be greatly appreciated - thank you
> very much -- Brian.
Really, I think the dentist should be able to explain his/her reasoning
to you. Usually it is justified either because the tooth is
sufficiently broken down that a conventional filling has a poor chance
of holding up; or crowns are necessary to retain false teeth on a fixed
bridge. Another possibility if that you have had so much drifting and
extrusion of your remaining teeth that it is the only way to give you a
relatively stable and functional bite. One last one is that your teeth
are loose and they must be splinted to be able to withstand chewing
forces. If the second is the rationale, implants may be a way to avoid
crowning these teeth.
Generally, I don't think it's a good idea to crown all teeth without a
reason for each crown.
Steve

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Joel M. Eichen - 04 May 2005 18:09 GMT
> Since a reply to my previous CROWNS posting said he desired more
> information in order to provide a more conprehensive answer, I'll just
> say this: I've never heard of every tooth in a mouth being crowned.
Nope, plenty of dentists do this all the time .....
Joel
>My
> teeth are not in very good condition - besides discoloration, most of
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> cement! Responses from dentists will be greatly appreciated - thank you
> very much -- Brian.
What about cash? You got a spare $28,000 lying around?
Joel
Charlie - 05 May 2005 21:19 GMT
You probably live downstate, but if you're anywhere near Rochester NY you
can get a free screening/consult by faculty in the U of Rochester dental
dept.