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Old 03-27-2014, 07:59 PM
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Hi Silky,

Perhaps the porcelain crown can be shaved down slightly just enough to make that pointy area smooth. That would be the easiest remedy.

Otherwise, the crown would need to be removed and redone.

Bryanna



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I have a porcelain crown on tooth #18. The tooth above is missing. The tongue is getting irritated by the cusp that was sectioned out on tooth 18 to fit the upper crown when it was there. Is there any way to add some material to the crown even just temporarily to get rid of the tongue irritation? Thanks!!
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