Chipped porcelain crown - Fix or replace? (photo)

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I chipped my right upper porcelain crown and am wanting to see if it can be fixed or if I have to have it replaced.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Based on your photo, I would highly recommend that you replace your veneer.  Dental bonding (also known as composite) does not work well on with porcelain veneers.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

Repairs to porcelain veneers are almost always very short lived, and usually do not match the rest of the crown in color.  As a temporary "quick fix" it might serve you, but soon you will discover that you will be back to square one again.  My professional recommendation is to replace your old porcelain crown with a new one.

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