What is the repair that leaves a tooth, generally a front tooth, in a tiny square frame of metal? What does edging out a tooth in metal do? I can’t even hit on the correct google combo to find a photo example. The character Francine “Fran” Boyd played by Khandi Alexander on HBO’s *The Corner *sported one, but I can’t find a screen capture good enough to show what the hell I’m asking about.
Is what you are talking about something like this?
No - I think I know what the OP is asking, and it’s not the post-and-core repair.
Not sure I’ve seen such a tooth in a very, very long time if ever, but I think I know what the OP means.
I think I know what you’re talking about, but I’ve no idea what it’s called.
I think when I’ve seen it, the frame was generally gold. I’d always assumed it was a least partly decorative.
Is this what you are talking about?
I dunno if it’s what the OP was talking about, but it’s exactly what I was thinking of.
Yes! That’s it! What does it do? It can’t be just decorative as the clients I’ve seen with it are, generally, not otherwise dressed in a flashy manner and seem to always be wearing the tooth frame.
It’s called “open face”, and it’s usually on a false tooth or denture if it’s not part of a decorative (cough) grill or a cap.
Aha - knowing that term, I got this:
http://www.starlightmfginc.com/
All sorts of stylish and attractive options there. urk.
Aha! Thanks, Lurker!