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Can braces be put on crowned teeth?

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Yes, but...: Best to have teeth straightened before teeth are crowned. Cannot move a bridge. Cannot move an implant. Hard to bond a brace onto porcelain. Individually crowned teeth respond to ortho rx exactly like natural teeth. Please see qualified orthodontist for initial exam and discuss your questions with him/her. You'll be glad you did.

Answered 9/19/2013

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YES: But the "attachement of the braces" to the tooth is different. Instead of bonded brackets, the braces are attached with "bands" which are metal "circles" around the tooth.

Answered 4/7/2018

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Depends: If it is a metal crown then nothing can be bonded, you will need a circumferential band that goes around the tooth. If it is a porcelain crown, then the dentist may use a special adhesive (silane) that allows us to bond brackets successfully to porcelain. See your dentist or orthodontist for an evaluation.

Answered 10/19/2016

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Porcelain bonding: Brackets can be boned to porcelain crowns. No worries.

Answered 3/11/2017

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