I'm in the process of getting dental implants for my 2 upper front teeth. I just had my first implant crown placed in. So now I have one tooth and one missing tooth next to it. The implant crown keeps rubbing against my upper inner lip. Went back to the dentist and he told me it's because i'm missing the tooth next to it. He said that when i get the other crown placed next to it, i should be fine and that I will not feel any rubbing on the upper inner lip. Is this true? I have no pain but its extremely annoying. Thanks!
Hi themistokl
Yes this is correct.
Firstly, you are not used to having something in this space and it will feel like an intrusion in the area.
Secondly, you can probably feel the corners and edges of this tooth. Once the adjacent tooth is replaced it'll feel better.
In fact, I bet it already feels better than when you posted your query.
Dr Gareth