I had 4 Dental crowns "installed" on my lower teeth about 2 years ago and already had one of them break. I am VERY careful about the foods I eat (don't eat hard candy, chew ice, etc) and was wondering how long a Dental crown should last under normal usage.
December 9, 2016
Answer: How long do crowns last depends on the material, skill of dentist, and habbits of the patient. all porcelain crowns are a little weaker than zirconia base or metal based crowns. If you broke your crown after two years, consider wearing a night guard and having your bite evaluated.
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December 9, 2016
Answer: How long do crowns last depends on the material, skill of dentist, and habbits of the patient. all porcelain crowns are a little weaker than zirconia base or metal based crowns. If you broke your crown after two years, consider wearing a night guard and having your bite evaluated.
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June 24, 2016
Answer: A long time...
Crowns should last a long time. As you know proper checkups and dental hygiene are very important. That being said, 80% of crown/dental restoration failures can be attributed to bire issues, meaning that you may be a grinder or clencher. These added forces to the best dental crowns, will cause them to break. Are your teeth worn down, does your jaw click or pop on opening or closing?, Headaches?, Neck Pain? Theses can all be symptoms of a bite imbalance.
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June 24, 2016
Answer: A long time...
Crowns should last a long time. As you know proper checkups and dental hygiene are very important. That being said, 80% of crown/dental restoration failures can be attributed to bire issues, meaning that you may be a grinder or clencher. These added forces to the best dental crowns, will cause them to break. Are your teeth worn down, does your jaw click or pop on opening or closing?, Headaches?, Neck Pain? Theses can all be symptoms of a bite imbalance.
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