I got a root canal and needed crown lengthening but got billed for a crown?
I went to a new dentist for a horrible tooth ache. They took a full set of X-rays which is fine but I just needed them to look at the one tooth ASAP. I was told I needed a root canal, crown lengthening, and porcelien crown. I could not afford everything at once so I did the root canal the next day and had a temporary crown put it. I was told to come back for the crown lengthening. I new I couldn't afford it so I was going to wait it out and save up. I also got a 2nd opinion from another dentist who said I didn't need the surgery and they could just do build up and fit me for a crown.
My problem is that now my insurance won't cover any of the crown from the 2nd dentist because the first dentist billed me for the crown already! Does that make sense? Why would a dentist have a crown made up if they knew they were going to do crown lengthening surgery? It was my understanding that I was going to do the root canal, then the surgery, then once that heals get the final crown. When I call to ask the original dentist the front desk lady talks to me like I'm an idiot.
One last questions, could anyone explain to me the difference between a "crown porcelain-high noble metal" and "crown full cast noble metal" I saw those on my bill and I know one is the crown but what is the other?