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Will a Cerec Crown Hold Up for 20 Years on my Front Tooth?
asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
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Tags: front teeth, long-term, longevity
I want something that will last, how long will a Cerec crown last on average?
3 answers to Will a Cerec Crown Hold Up for 20 Years on my Front Tooth?
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How long will Cerec crowns last?
To match a single front tooth to your existing teeth, get a Empress all porcelain crown, matched in the dental lab by the tech in person . Skip the Cerec.
Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Life expectancy of Cerec crown for front tooth
That is a really good question, but it is almost the same as asking "How long will a Volkwagen car last?" It really depends on how the car is driven, the quality of the maintenance, the road conditions under which the car usually travels, etc. Crowns are the same way. A person who carefully brushes their teeth and flosses will get better results in regards to the crown's lifetime. Also the person bite and whether they grind their teeth makes a huge difference...
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Raymond A. Sheridan, DDS
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
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Cerec vs. Traditional Crown
As far as durability Cerec is the same as other crowns, but in the front esthetics should be an equal consideration.
You should consider a traditional stacked porcelain crown, it can be made to match your other teeth better than a Cerec crown.
Best!
Dr. Alper
Steve Alper, DMD
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist