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    spaghettisauce Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 10, 2008, 11:09 PM
    Can you repair a crown
    I have a bridge that has a crown on each end. The crown near the back has a hole in it. So what I would like to know is can a crown be repaired without damaging the rest of the bridge.
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    Dec 10, 2008, 11:34 PM

    I don't know the answer, but I'd like to suggest that you consider the possibility of getting a dental implant for the missing tooth/teeth.

    The crowns are usually porcelin fused to metal and the bridge was made as one piece. I've had temporary crowns fall off, but never permanent ones.
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    Dec 11, 2008, 04:55 AM

    Yes, you can repair a hole in the crown without compromising the integrity of the bridge. You might want to look at the cause though. Is it caused from grinding your teeth?
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    Dec 11, 2008, 11:51 PM

    Yes they can fill it with amalgam if its not too bad... if its very rotten underneath, it will have to be replaced.. also, if it is a hole in a porcelain crown, it will keep chipping... if you don care, don't worry, its just cosmetic if it does not trap food
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