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I recently had a porcelain crown with a metal core fitted on one of my front teeth. While it is not immediately obvious, the centre of the tooth in question looks slightly darker than the rest. Is there any way to hide this flaw?
Mr. Yong

Dear Mr. Yong,
Unfortunately, there is no way to mask the shadow from the metal core. Replacing the crown may be the best option. The new porcelain-fused-to-metal crown should have a more opaque porcelain layer to mask the inner metal core. For better aesthetics, opt for a full porcelain crown, which does not contain any metal.
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Answered by Dr. Sim Tang Eng | Fri, 2007/03/30 - 2:32pm
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