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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / October 2006GUM BLEEDING OVER CROWN
Hello! I have a question. I had a gum that was swollen, red and bleeding over a crown last year. I went to the dentist and he did a surgery on me, to take out the infected gum. After the surgery, the gum looked better for a little bit and then got worse. The dentist said that I might be allergic to some material in the crown and he might have to change the crown. Now the gum starts bleeding during the day without any cause. I don't know what to do, since I don't have dental insurance. Any recomendations what might be the cause? I also did laser treatment and it didn't help at all. Thanks in advance! Irina > Hello! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Irina I have seen apparent sensitivity reactions around crowns, esp. those based on non-precious metal. This was an even bigger problem years ago, when many alloys contained nickel. You should at a minimum pursue this with your dentist. You should find out what type of alloy was used. You may then consider getting tested by an allergist. The dentist can't be expected to redo the crown at no fee. But IMO some discount should be given--this is just a tough situation sometimes, and everyone should try to pull together on it. Good luck, Steve Thanks, Steve! The crown is a porcelain crown. Unfortunately, it was done in Europe and they have no records what kind of material was used (I know I paid to put the best material at the time). It seems like I will have to redo the crown, but I have to get tested first? Thanks! irina > > Hello! > > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Good luck, > Steve > Thanks, Steve! > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > irina I can't say I've seen much in the way of reactions to polished porcelain. My inclination is to have a dentist take a look before you go to an allergist. There are other possible reasons for inflamed gums around a crown--poor contour, some errant cement getting pushed into the gum, inserting the margin too far under the gumline. I'm assuming from what you've written that this inflammation is restricted to the crown area and is not part of a larger periodontal problem. If I'm wrong about this, your dentist will have to pursue it. Steve >>>Hello! >>> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >>Good luck, >>Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Where in Europe was the crown done? I've seen some terrible crown and bridge work from Eastern European countries. Huge open margins and overhanging metal leading to periodontal problems. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the cause. Just my 2 cents. Dr K. >> Thanks, Steve! >> [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] >>>Good luck, >>>Steve Until you can afford to get proper dental care (it sounds like the crow needs to be redone) the key is going to be trying to keep infection ou and maximum oral health so you can save the stem. There is an al 'natural toothpaste ' (http://www.cuprident.com/)and mouthfoam produc that is used with oncology patients available over the internet that i great with any type of 'gum problem, gingivitis (http://www.cuprident.com/gumprob) or 'bleeding gums (http://www.cuprident.com/gumprob). You can see the clinical trials o their website. It may keep you going until you can be attended t Cupriden -- cyndi6 cyndi63 Wrote: > Until you can afford to get proper dental care (it sounds like the crow > needs to be redone) the key is going to be trying to keep infection ou [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > their website. It may keep you going until you can be attended t > Cuprident Can i get this from my denist -- Joel34 >> Until you can afford to get proper dental care (it sounds like the crown >> needs to be redone) the key is going to be trying to keep infection out >> and maximum oral health so you can save the stem. There is an all >> 'natural toothpaste ' (http://www.cuprident.com/)and mouthfoam product Kinda pricey. Why not just use peroxide. -- "There is no distinctly native American criminal class save Congress." --Mark Twain The crown is done in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe. And you are right, my dentist is surprised byt eh big margins....... > Where in Europe was the crown done? I've seen some terrible crown and > bridge work from Eastern European countries. Huge open margins and [quoted text clipped - 59 lines] > >>>Good luck, > >>>Steve |
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