Filling to a crown

[oao]

I have a carie that has gone underneath a crown and the student dentist advised that the crown must be removed in order to get access for treatment and replace with new crown.

Unfortunately this will impose an expense that is difficult for me. I asked him if there as any less expensive option but he said "They don't teach us that here".

Before I take a loan to do it I need to confirm that there is absolutely no other option that may cost less".

Thanx.

 

[Busybee]

When they remove the crown they can put on a strong temporary which can be put on and worn for months while you save for the permanent crown. It's not ideal but that's one way to spend less now. I think you can wear them for about a year. But it has to be well made of special material to last that long and cemented on strongly.

 

[oao]

Thanks.

 

[MaverickDMD]

Thanks.

I routinely repair crowns. Generally they are on posterior teeth and often an amalgam patch can be done. Either a class 2 or class 5 repair is possible. White fillings won't work there.