Hello. For about a year I have had a problem with my upper canines on the left and right sides. On the left side, about a year ago the enamel on the back of the tooth started disappearing, and it was worn away so much that the tooth eventually broke to the point that almost nothing is visible above the gum. I have a filling, but every so often it falls out. I would like to know what can be done in this case — can only a post-supported tooth be made? Now the same thing has happened to my upper right canine: the enamel on the back disappeared within three days. Today the front side also cracked, but in such a way that half of the tooth is still above the gum. Why is this happening to me? In general I have very strong teeth, and even my dentist finds it strange that this is happening. Thank you very much for your answer and kind regards.

Dear Sir/Madam!In the case of extensive damage to the dental crown, whether due to dental caries or another cause, the only and best solution is most often a dental crown, with or without a root anchor (post). A prerequisite for making a crown, however, is a relatively unaffected dentin margin that should extend at least to the level of the marginal gingiva. If the tooth is affected far below the level of the gum, the gingival margin needs to be reshaped (gingivoplasty). If the defect is still too extensive, the remaining tooth root can also be extruded using an orthodontic appliance. If all these procedures do not satisfy the basic requirement for making a dental crown, unfortunately the tooth needs to be extracted.It would be very difficult to discuss the causes of the process you describe without an examination. If you have already ruled out carious processes, the cause may perhaps be poor enamel mineralization, absence of the enamel layer (enamel hypoplasia or aplasia), trauma...Have a nice day!

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Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to ask what, if any, difference there is between the signs of inflammation at the tooth root and the signs of a root crack or root fracture. There is already a post in the tooth. Thank you.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! In the case of a root crack, inflammation also develops as a consequence, and this causes clinical symptoms. It follows that from subjective symptoms alone, without additional diagnostic procedures (X-ray, clinical assessment of fragment mobility, vitality testing

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Hello! I still have the upper left and right baby canines because there were no permanent successors. They are now getting somewhat poor and sooner or later will have to be removed. I have my own first premolars on both sides, but a bridge is attached to each of them on both sides. What options are available then? Only

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the incisors are intact, the best option is of course a dental implant. Usually there is enough bone in the area of the upper canines for normal implant placement, so the prognosis is also very good. If the incisors are severely damaged, the solution is a splin

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Hello, my dentist removed the nerve from my upper central incisor, after which it became quite dark. I decided to whiten this tooth and I have an appointment in one week. I have now found out that I am pregnant. Does whitening have any effect on pregnancy? Thank you in advance for your answer.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! Whitening procedures do not affect pregnancy. Have a nice day!

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Hello, I have crowns on 9 teeth that are about 15 years old. I would like to replace them with ceramic ones. I am interested in the price of the procedure and how long I would have to be without crowns on the teeth. Is the service entirely self-paid, or is it possible to have it covered by health insurance? Thank you f

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of a crown depends on the material you choose: -210 EUR X 9 = 1890 EUR (metal-ceramic) -350 EUR X 9 = 3150 EUR (all-ceramic crowns on zirconia). The price of the service when health insurance is included depends on the dental status. The rules governing

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Hello, some time ago my dentist made a bridge for a missing first molar. Later it turned out that I had a granuloma under the second molar and the tooth had to be extracted. Now only the second premolar remains crowned, but it also hurts when I bite, although the X-ray shows nothing. What can be done so that I do not l

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Dear Sir/Madam! Based on what you have written, I assume that inflammation of the dental pulp (pulpitis) has developed in the second premolar. The condition is irreversible, so the dental pulp would need to be removed, that is, the tooth would need root canal treatment. The tooth

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Dear Sir/Madam, My brother has dental problems, but a dentist in Kranj refused to register him even though he has health insurance. I would like to know whether you are registering new patients. My brother urgently needs a dental X-ray. Thank you and kind regards. Mojca Bolka

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Dear Sir/Madam! Registration of patients with individual dentists depends on their capacity. If a service is urgent, any dentist operating an emergency clinic will provide it, regardless of whether the patient is registered at that particular practice. We are accepting new patien

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Hello... I would like to know the price of a single implant...

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! The price of an implant is EUR 750. Have a nice day!

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In the coming days I am scheduled for apicoectomy on both upper central incisors (treated after a fall and fracture); they have posts and are covered with ceramic crowns. Since the treatments described were performed by a dentist without a concession, I would like to know whether I can also obtain a referral for the su

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Dear Sir/Madam! You can certainly obtain a referral, which is issued by a dentist. With a referral, you can have the surgical procedure performed at the expense of ZZZS by a dentist who holds a concession for surgical procedures. At our clinic the procedure costs 90 Eur. Have a n

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Hello. For about a year I have had a problem with my upper canines on the left and right sides. On the left side, about a year ago the enamel on the back of the tooth started disappearing, and it was worn away so much that the tooth eventually broke to the point that almost nothing is visible above the gum. I have a fi

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam! In the case of extensive damage to the dental crown, whether due to dental caries or another cause, the only and best solution is most often a dental crown, with or without a root anchor (post). A prerequisite for making a crown, however, is a relatively unaffecte

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Dear Sir/Madam. I have crowns on my lower first molar and first premolar with a bridge between them. Because of periodontal disease, the first molar is quite problematic and lately also fairly painful. I would like to know, if I decided to have the first molar extracted and implants placed at the second premolar and fi

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the anatomical conditions do not prevent implantation (proximity of the mandibular nerve...) this can be done. Price of the procedure: 750 EUR (implant without bone augmentation) X 2 = 1500 EUR + 420 EUR (crown on implant) X 2 = 2340 EUR. Unfortunately, as far

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