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Crowns and retainers
I am getting 4 unit crown on upper front incisors. I have to wear retainers with them. The retainers will be made with the measurement of the crowns so they can fit properly. However, I am afraid that the daily placing and removing of retainers (essix retainers) will loosen the crown and reduce its life. So what can be a solution to this problem?
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The retainers basically do not make the cemented crown loose if they are of good material and luted with accurate cement..The indication of retainers is not clear though..Life of zirconia/ all ceramic crowns or bridge will not be affected if they are made with accurate measurement and finish lines and resin bonding material is used..
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Hello mam, crowns are fixed using strong cements and you don't have to worry about the crown getting loose and reduce its life. I would advise you to go for an all ceramic crown.
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It seems it is removable partial denture. Yes it will damage the neabouring tooth while packing & removing. Go for ceramic bridge it does not have retainer & it is fixed, you don't have to remove it.
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