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Can u see in x-ray if crown is loose?
by s619, Jun 24, 2009 11:01PM
My crown feels fine to me but western dental is telling me that my crown is loose. It shows on the xray that 1 side is closed and the other side is open, like a gap. Saying that it needs to be replaced. My friend is a dental assistant and she is telling me u can't tell that the crown is loose since their metal. is this true?
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by scottma, Jun 24, 2009 11:33PM
To: s619
Your friend is correct that x-ray can not tell whether the crown is loose or not, but it does reveal that if there is gap between crown and tooth interface or overhanged margin. If a gap is present, redo crown is a better option.
by lynn117, Jun 25, 2009 07:16AM
i just want to add if you are not comfortable with a diagnosis a second opinion is always an option especially for a costly procedure that may or may not be necessary.
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