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Do All Porcelain Crowns Stain?

asked 1 year ago by Chicago2438 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Lawrence Singer, DMD
Question viewed 2,291 times
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I recently had my front teeth crowned and the dentist had to do some recontouring in order for them to fit properly. Most of this was done on the backs of the crowns, but some on the sides for easier flossing I assume. Are these areas more likely to stain since some of the porcelain surface has been removed?

18 answers to Do All Porcelain Crowns Stain?

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Do Porcelain Crowns Stain?

Porcelain is a great material for cosmetic dentistry. Even when adjusted it is still essentially stain resistant. If the sides are rough enough to catch floss, then your dental crown or veneer may still need some more polishing. I wouldn't worry about it-enjoy your new smile!
Scott Greenhalgh, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist

www.scottgreenhalghdds.com

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Porcelain shouldn't stain

Porcelain is a very color stable material. If it was polished properly after contouring, the crowns should not gather any stain, and less plaque than enamel. Even smoking seems not to affect staining around porcelain, although I have seen a little bit that comes off with polishing. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
M. Andrew Atwood, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
+3

Porcelain Crowns Rarely Stain

Porcelain is an excellent material for restorative dentisty.  Some slight contouring may be necessary to ensure proper marginal fit but as long as the porcelain was polished after cementation, you shouldnt have to worry about staining.  Enjoy your beautiful crown!
Ruby Dillon, DDS

Orange Cosmetic Dentist
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Crown stainig

You should not have any staining if the dentist polishes  the crown really well.
Antoaneta Barba, DDS

Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
+3

Stain on Porcelain Crowns

After contouring your porcelain crowns and high luster is easily re-established by use of rubber wheels and polishing paste. Staining should not be an issue.
Mickey Bernstein, DDS

Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain contouring is common

While the surface has been altered, it is still porcelain. If the porcelain was gone, you would see a metal core or the tooth structure itself. The dentist would have had to remove a LOT of porcelain to do this (about a full mm on the sides, up to 2 mm on the back). After contouring, most dentists will polish the surface, and staining will be minimal, if at all. I have not witnessed staining as you fear, but "never say never."
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
+2

Porcelain does not stain

Before cementation of the crown, adjustments are made by the dentist to achieve the right bite and contact areas. These areas are then polished back to a smooth and shiny surface. This will not make the porcelain more likely to stain. In fact, porcelain crowns and veneers do not stain. Simply maintain good oral hygiene and get your regular cleanings. Best, Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian.
Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS

Corona Cosmetic Dentist
+2

Crowns dont stain..

Make sure that he polishes them back once he adjusts them. They will not stain tho because they are made of glass..
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
+2

Porcelain Crown

There should be not staing to a porcelain crown is done properly. If there is staining, the lab probably did not process the porcelain to the manufactures specs.
Phillip Kemp, DDS

Brentwood Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain is stain resistant

You should not be concern about stain on your porcelain crown because porcelain is stain resistant material and does not allow retention of the food  pigment.  Enjoy your crowns.
Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS

Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
+1

No staining at all for porcelain

If the porcelain was polished correctly after the contouring, then no staining should occur. Activities that would normally cause staining for regular teeth, such as smoking, wouldn't stain a porcelain crown.
Lawrence Singer, DMD

Washington Cosmetic Dentist

www.dcsmiles.com

+1

Porcelain crown staining

In general, procelain does not stain. Just like grandma's fine china, clean it well and surface discoloration disappears. Using a toothbrush daily and a periodic polishing by the dental office will maintain the beauty of your porcelain crown. Porcelain crowns are made with a glazed, smooth surface. So long as any areas adjusted during placement have been polished smooth, there should be not scratches for stain to build up on. If you still find that... more
Marc Zive, DMD

Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Porcelain will not usually stain

If your dentist needed some adjustments, which is normal - then afterwards the porcelain is polished to a glassy shine and will not stain.  Porcelain veneers and crowns are more resistant to staining than normal enamel on natural teeth.  No worries here!
Greg Lutke, DDS

Plano Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Porcelain doesnt stain.

Hi Chicago! If your dentist did the contouring properly they wont be any more likely to stain.   Best Dr. Alper
Steve Alper, DMD

New York Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Porcelain adjustments on crowns

I agree with the above posts concerning the staining issue. This should not be a problem, provided the porcelain was repolished properly. Many porcelain crowns and veneers are actually hand polished as the final polish, and not glazed in a furnace. Recent studies have actually shown that hand polished porcelain is smoother than glazed porcelain. This is beneficial because a smoother porcelain will actually be less abrasive to the opposing teeth.
Fred Peck, DDS

Cincinnati Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Do the crowns get stained with shaping of the crown

In order to institute the crown properly it is necessary to do some sort of recountouring and shaping around the crown.The areas which are shaped to ensure proper fitting of the crown can always be polished and made to look and feel smooth and shiny,So they don't get stained .The layer of stain which forms on the crown is from other extrinsic factors and can easily be removed with the help of professional cleaning.  .
Dalvir Pannu, DDS

San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Crowns made of PORCELAIN do not usually stain if polished correctly after adjustments

Great question- Remember that dentists usually must adjust crowns for contour, shape and fit.  We are trained to polish correctly and can re- glaze if the porcelain is really altered before we permanently seat the crown.  The places that may stain are at the margins so using a Whitening Toothpaste can also help prevent staining as well as polishing with professional dental cups when you return for cleanings.
Wendy S. Spektor, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Do All Porcelain Crown Stain

When the dentist removes or recontours porcelain on a crown to correct the fit, the areas that were adjusted are then sanded and polished using very fine polishing discs. This makes the surface very smooth and does not allow the surface to be stained. Porcelain is just a type of glass and should never get permanently stained. In between cleanings, coffee and tea may create a light surface stain, but this is easily polished off.
Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

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