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Can The Lava Crown Be Shortened After Been Placed?

I had a root canal done on 1 of my front teeth and have placed a lava crown now. question is the crown which is fitted is a bit long and i want my lava crown and next front teeth lengths to be shorten.
Can we do it after placement of the crown..will it damage it since it is artificial..also can my other natural front teeth length be shorten without any future harm?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the crown can be reduced but it has been prepared according to your opposing tooth relationship. if you reduce the tooth structure in the crown it wont serve the purpose. you cant reduce the natural teeth also because it will result in sensitivity. it has to be planed very well before only. you should have gone for a trial crown and later for permanent crown after checking it. for further queries consult your dentist. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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Can The Lava Crown Be Shortened After Been Placed?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the crown can be reduced but it has been prepared according to your opposing tooth relationship. if you reduce the tooth structure in the crown it wont serve the purpose. you cant reduce the natural teeth also because it will result in sensitivity. it has to be planed very well before only. you should have gone for a trial crown and later for permanent crown after checking it. for further queries consult your dentist. i hope my answer will help you. take care.