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Solid gold crown lower molar, 45 years old. it has 1 mm diam. spot worn thru exposing tooth. no decay, no problems. does anything need to be done?
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Monitor : Your dentist will monitor the perforation at your biannual exam and hygiene visit. If the margins are still intact and there is no decay, you should be fine.
Answered 10/1/2018
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