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Crown exerting pressure
If a permanent front tooth metal crown with a root canal is tight and puts pressure on nearby tooth, can it be readjusted without getting the crown opened?
Hello, I am here to help you. As per the details you shared i suggest you to get the occlusal adjustments done in the nearby clinic. Occlusal grinding of the preffered tooth can be done for relief.
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Visit nearby clinic for the further treatment.
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Hello,
If the crown is putting pressure on the adjacent tooth the fit of the crown may be an issue. Ideally a good crown should not be tight.
Next Steps
You need to get an x-ray to check the fit of the crown. The crown may have to be changed.
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If it is a new crown in the mouth you could wait for a a couple of days and if the crown still feels tight then you should surely visit your dentist.
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