okay to get a crown

[tessa79]

I was diagnosed with cervoco facial actinomycosis in september. I was treated with 1 month of penicillin IV and am now on oral antibiotics. I have been adviced by a dentist to have a dental crown fitted on my upper left 14 tooth and 16 tooth. Upper left 15 tooth is missing, it was extracted in 2002 after a failed root canal treatment (the cause of the actinomycosis).

The upper left 16 tooth has shifted over the years, narrowing the gap.
Given my history of actinomycosis I was adviced not to put an implant and the space is too narrow for a bridge. Orthodontic braces were advice I will have to wear them for a year.

A dentist has suggested I get a one dental crown covering tooth 14 and 16. It will be made long enough to cover the space left by the extracted tooth.

I am wondering if I should go ahead and get it done.

Will it pose any risk of infection to me given that my actinomycosis?

[scottma]

Replacement of missing tooth either through fixed bridge or implant probably wo'nt cause actinomysosis infection, if the rpocedure is perfomed properly. However, if first molar and two bicuspids are present, replacement of missing second molar probably yields no significant functional benefits.Seeing a prosthodontist is advised.