Is the dentist that placed the crown responsible to correct problems

by Joyce
(woolwich, nj)

I just had a permanent crown placed on my dental implant on tooth #7. I went back to the dentist the following day to ask about several concerns.
1) There is a space between the top of the crown and my gum, which i noticed when i flossed, the floss goes over the top of the crown.
2) Big space between #7 and #8
3) The crown is on top of my gum instead of above the gum line.
I am also concern about the grayish line showing above the implant, which I just learned that the periodontist used a metal abutment; therefore the dentist used a pfm instead of an all-crown porcelain. I am devastated about the esthetic look. I almost don’t want to smile, I just want to cover my mouth.
Could I go to a different dentist and have the abutment and crown replaced? Is the dentist that placed the crown responsible to correct problems 1 to 3?
Thank you for any help.

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Is the dentist that placed the crown responsible to correct problems

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Bad esthetics
by: David Long CDT

There a lot of factors that may have contributed to this outcome. Implant placement,bone loss, poor abutment selection, crappy lab work. Your restoring dentist should have gone over you specific condition to give you an idea of your final restoration. If the Dr. did discuss all of your options and you failed to communicate you wishes or concerns prior to starting the restorative phase then it is your fault. If the dr. did communicate the potential outcome with you and the limitations that may exist and you understood these limits then this maybe the best that can be done. If the Dr. told you this would be the greatest thing since sliced bread and you have nothing to concern yourself about then he is at fault in my opinion. Bottom line is nobody is perfect and you should have been aware of all your options before starting the work.

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by: WM

It is almost impossible to talk about your case with out seeing the final outcome. It may be a reasonable result or not however for better answering pls post picture. Periodical X Ray will help as well

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