Bad filling causes need for Crown
Added: February 19, 2008 - 6:29 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Arlington, DC
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Case Summary
Crown
Teeth: 2
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 02/15/2008
Last Cleaning: 02/15/2008
Case Description
I had a filling put in a little over 2 years ago and there has been some discomfort due to pressure under the filling. I saw a dentist who said that he thinks the pressure will eventually cause the tooth to split. He says that I need to have it crowned and that it will cost 158 for the buildup and 601 for the crown(porcelain fused to pred. base metal). Is this a pretty standard charge? Does anyone know if there is a less expensive solution to this problem?
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Reply: Bad filling causes need for Crown
added: February 19, 2008 - 7:34 PM
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W/o seeing the tooth or an X-ray, it''''s hard to say if there is another solution. As for the fees quoted for a buildup and crown, they are quite reasonable for this area and perhaps even a little lower than average for many practices around.Good luck
Reply: Bad filling causes need for Crown
added: February 19, 2008 - 8:54 PM
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I cannot comment on your need for a crown or the Dx: "bad filling causes need for Crown," but the fee you quoted for a crown is really low. Most dentists fees are over $1000 for a crown and $200-$400 for the build up. Sir, I think you need a better diagnosis(dx), as it sounds a little suspicious. You may not need a crown, but just a filing replacement. Alternatively you may need a root canal and a crown. Keep in mind, a definite dx may not be able to be made until removing the existing filling and re-evaluating symptoms afterwards. Best of luck!
Reply: Bad filling causes need for Crown
added: February 20, 2008 - 5:00 AM
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Often the filling needs to be redone and the pressure will go away, unless the dentist knows there is a crack.If the tooth has a crack it needs a crown and build up and that is a very very good price
Reply: Bad filling causes need for Crown
added: February 20, 2008 - 5:59 AM
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The price quoted is very reasonable. Fractures are tough to diagnose. One or two xrays of course. I would remove the filling and replace with a medicated filling .... wait a week or two .. .then check for any discomfort and its vitality. It may or may not need root canal therapy. If the ok ...Replace w/ a permanent restoration .
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