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How Long Should a Dentist Be Liable for Replacing Any Defective Porcelain Veneers?
asked 1 year ago by Chipper in Minneapolis, MN
Latest answer by Greg Lutke, DDS
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Tags: age 55-64, aging, costs, defective, replacement, root canal
I had full mouth Procelain Veneers at 51 yrs old,(I'm 58)and my Dentist knew I have health issues, but recommended them. The cost took my savings. I'm "NOW" finding out what it costs to address other problems. I recently was told I need 2 root canals costing $2,500.00. I'm concerned that I have no alternatives as I age and my health worsens. No way will I be able to sustain the length of time laying in a chair,financial strain, or discomfort I'll need for repacement. What Choices Do I Have?
8 answers to How Long Should a Dentist Be Liable for Replacing Any Defective Porcelain Veneers?
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Liability after porcelain veneers and smile makeover
Esthetic rehabilitation is a step which usually improves patient`s self-esteem, function and smile per se. When it is performed the patient should be aware that regular maitenance, intense prophy recall, caries control, toothpastes that are able to prevent root caries like Prevident is a must. Health issues are usually addressed before any treatment is performed. And it sounds from your comment that your dentist has been aware of that. Your frustration is evident and explainable, and you...
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Dental warranty
Many dentists would replace or repair defective veneer within the first year of fabrication. Unfortunately after seven years it is highly unlikely that your dentist will replace it for you for free. Regarding your options I would recommend to go to your dentist explain your situation and see what he proposes. Alternative to the porcelain veneer could be a composite veneer, it is not as expensive as porcelain, but if done right outcome can be very aesthetic.
Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneer Replacement Liability
Although we would like our dental work to last forever, nothing does. Just as a car shows signs of age after use for seven years, so will your veneers. Depending on many factors, such as how well the veneers and underlying teeth were cared for and maintained, diet, and changes to your overall health over time, most dental work including veneers may need replacement. It is unlikely that any action by the dentist placing veneers many years ago would result in a need for root...
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Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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How Long Should a Dentist Be Liable for Replacing Any Defective Porcelain Veneers?
Every dentist has a different policy for these sort of things. There are a lot of things that get used everyday that lasting seven years is still good service (a DVD player, some cars, furniture in your house...).
Nonetheless, you sound frustrated that you are having new problems. You make reference to your "health issues". Deteriorating health can significantly shorten the lifespan of your dental work, or make you more prone to new cavities.
You sound very concerned...
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Liability of Dentist
If your veneers have lasted 7 years that is pretty good. How many things are we still using that last over 7 years. There is maintainence that has to happen with anything. Nothing lasts forever. I don't think the root canals you are having to have now are a result of work done 7 years ago. Unfortunately things occur and it is no result of the dentist.
Phillip Kemp, DDS
Brentwood Cosmetic Dentist
Brentwood Cosmetic Dentist
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I have my patients wear a night guard for veneer protection
Porcelain veneers are strong restorations that have the potential to last decades. Perhaps the very best way to maximize your veneers is to protect them from the natural forces - that eventually wear them out. These forces are common sense use, great dental hygiene, and most important - an appliance (mouth guard) for protection against night time bruxism and grinding. The night time problems tend to cause the most damage to veneers.
All my patients get a...
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Responsibilty for veneers/dental work. Go to a Prosthodontist for planning.
Dear Chipper:
I read and re-read your story and I am trying to zero-in on your bottom line... What is it that you want? Do you want your dentist to pay for the work needed today? It does "take two to tango" and I am certain that your dentist did not "force" you to have the work done seven years ago. I am also certain that you were happy for the past seven years, since you have not mentioned anything otherwise. I my colleagues explained very...
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Zev Kaufman, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Root canals don't always destroy veneers
A skilled dentist or endodontist often can perform their task with minimal effects to existing restorations. If they CAN, the access hole can be restored easily and for much less than the original crown or veneer.
I don't think you will get a free or discounted restoration after they have been in service for 7 years. A full mouth reconstruction does not mean no more dental care for the rest of your life.
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