Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014
A 38-year-old female patient complains of pain in the 16 tooth, which appeared 3 days after placing an artificial crown over the tooth. Objectively: the 16 tooth is crowned with a full metal swaged crown. The gingiva around the tooth is hyperemic, edematous. The crown margin is submerged into gingival pocket by more than 0,5 mm. What is the cause of this complication?
Answer options
- Excessive submergence of the crown margin into the gingival pocket
- Interdental contacts
- Eating solid food
- Excessively tight fit of the crown
- Contact of the crown with antagonists
Correct answer
Excessive submergence of the crown margin into the gingival pocket
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