I had a dental implant placed 8 years ago. I did not and still do not have dental insurance so I put off getting the crown (I believe its called a crown- it is the tooth part). My flipper just broke. Is it still possible to cut open my gum and place the crown? How much will it cost, ballpark quote?
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February 14, 2011
Answer: Replacing teeth with implants comes in 3 parts
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...
This is a difficult question to answer because I don't have enough information. Some possible answers:
Crowns that are made with metal underneath can sometimes show black at the gum line.
Crowns that are made with Porcelain need to be 'bonded' to the tooth and a...
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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