If a dentist puts a crown in crooked, and the black at the top shows, then It comes loose, and now the black on top doesn't show anymore, couldn't that mean it just wasn't in right and that's why it has loosened?
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You should expect a porcelain crown to last as long as the alternatives, a veneer or porcelain fused to metal crown. While the crown won't be bulletproof, it is extremely strong. If cleaned and maintained like it should, it is possible it could last the rest of your life.
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I personally dont like to do that when possible because I like to have the original glaze on them,but in dentistry we have to do things in office sometimes to make the crown look and fit better...
The shine on porcelain is quite difficult to remove. I would first want to determine why your porcelain is dull. I would need to evaluate the abrasiveness of your toothpaste, the hardness of your brush as well as the techniques of the hygienist. Many Hygienists improperly use a sandblasting...
