Anyone know anything about dentistry? -

[Darwin Watterson]

If so, I've got a question. If the tooth underneath a crown shatters, can it still be saved at all, or is my best bet to get an implant?

It's a front tooth, the crown itself is fine, but the nub underneath shattered into pieces at the gumline. The post seems to still be intact.

 

[Ravelord]

I'm a bit familiar with dentistry, could you pinpoint the teeth in the picture? Also, there are some alternatives to implants, like bridges. But I think those tend to be for (pre)molars. But it also should be considered in the long term. If you might lose more teeth that are next to that one, maybe an implant is better for you because you could use it in the future as an anchor for the bridge.

 

[Darwin Watterson]

Number 11. Front right tooth.

 

[Ravelord]

I would say probably an implant, but I guess they could make you a bridge if your other teeth and their gums allow that. Again, I just know a bit about with dentistry because I have familiars that work on that field. You should ask your dentist for more details. I'm just guessing your probable options. Maybe there's enough tooth to keep a crown or get another one but from what you said doesn't seem likely.

 

[Stephen Hillenburg]

I briefly went to school for dental assisting, so I'm at least a little knowledgeable. I agree with Ravelord in that you should get an implant; the dentist can try to salvage what's left of the tooth but if the tooth is shattered there's no guarantee he'll succeed, so go the safe route.

 

[jace821]

Spend the extra cash and get an implant. Don't destroy surrounding teeth that are good with a bridge.

 

[AnOminous]

If so, I've got a question. If the tooth underneath a crown shatters, can it still be saved at all, or is my best bet to get an implant?

It's a front tooth, the crown itself is fine, but the nub underneath shattered into pieces at the gumline. The post seems to still be intact.

Do you think dentists are here just because we're all sadistic?

You should just, like, ask a dentist.

 

[Maiden-TieJuan]

Attempting to fix the tooth with the cap would end up being a waste of cash and painful. Go with a dental implant. Much easier to do and it will be cheaper (and MUCH less painful) in the long run.

 

[AnOminous]

I'm just wondering.

Why in the name of anything holy do people ask for medical advice on a site full of psychos?

 

[DDBCAE CBAADCBE]

the lady at the desk looked at me wierd when she read I was getting local anesthesia. Should I be concerned?

 

[Coffee Druid]

the lady at the desk looked at me wierd when she read I was getting local anesthesia. Should I be concerned?

What procedure were you looking to get done? I try not to PL too much, but I've been through a variety of dental surgeries, and have had several different types of anaesthesia at this point (general, IV/twilight sedation, local numbing shots to the gums). The type needed varies based on how invasive it is, what the dentist recommends and your own pain level. I've had a front desk lady double check with me about my anesthesia too. It happens.

At the end of the day OP, I would say see a dentist for their expert opinion. You may still have the root and the crown, but if the underlying tooth is shattered it probably won't last long term. I'm biased since I have experience with dental implants, but imo those are better long term than bridges or crowns. They're pricy, but it will be far more durable. It also helps prevent bone loss since there's a "root", as opposed to a bridge supported by the teeth on either side. If you do, see a prosthedontist too if you can, they specialize in implants and other prosthetics.

 

[Marissa Moira]

I'm just wondering.

Why in the name of anything holy do people ask for medical advice on a site full of psychos?

You mean you don't perform medical experiments on the people you keep locked in your basement?

 

[DDBCAE CBAADCBE]

What procedure were you looking to get done? I try not to PL too much, but I've been through a variety of dental surgeries, and have had several different types of anaesthesia at this point (general, IV/twilight sedation, local numbing shots to the gums). The type needed varies based on how invasive it is, what the dentist recommends and your own pain level. I've had a front desk lady double check with me about my anesthesia too. It happens.

At the end of the day OP, I would say see a dentist for their expert opinion. You may still have the root and the crown, but if the underlying tooth is shattered it probably won't last long term. I'm biased since I have experience with dental implants, but imo those are better long term than bridges or crowns. They're pricy, but it will be far more durable. It also helps prevent bone loss since there's a "root", as opposed to a bridge supported by the teeth on either side. If you do, see a prosthedontist too if you can, they specialize in implants and other prosthetics.

It was my first time even getting stitches but everything turned out fine. The pain is even mostly gone already. It was just a wisdom tooth extraction

 

[Coffee Druid]

It was my first time even getting stitches but everything turned out fine. The pain is even mostly gone already. It was just a wisdom tooth extraction

Local sounds about right for wisdom teeth from what I've heard. Could be less or more depending on how many, and if the extractions are complicated. I never had wisdom teeth, but have had extractions and whatnot. Glad to hear it's getting better.

 

[ForgedBlades]

Fuck the (((dental industrial complex))). Literally every time I've gone to the dentist for the past DECADE, they've told me I need to get my wisdom teeth removed immediately or I'm going to die or whatever. Never did it. Nothing ever changed.

 

[Sped Xing]

Fuck the (((dental industrial complex))). Literally every time I've gone to the dentist for the past DECADE, they've told me I need to get my wisdom teeth removed immediately or I'm going to die or whatever. Never did it. Nothing ever changed.

You died in 2012. It's time to move on.

 

[ForgedBlades]

You died in 2012. It's time to move on.

This explains a lot, actually.