The bottom half of my front tooth was chipped. I want to know what my options are, and how long on average will this restoration last? Since I am only 20, how many times will I need to replace it during my life? If I place a porcelain veneer on the tooth, and it eventually needs a root canal, will the veneer need to be replaced with a crown?
Answer: Options Options 1. Dental veneers or laminatesoption 2 . composite restorationcomposite will stain and may chip again and again, where as porcelain veneer may last upto 25 years
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Answer: Options Options 1. Dental veneers or laminatesoption 2 . composite restorationcomposite will stain and may chip again and again, where as porcelain veneer may last upto 25 years
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March 10, 2019
Answer: Restorative Options For Chipped Tooth Hi, the restorative choice depends on the size of chip in relation to the actual tooth size, and your occlusion. A tiny chip on normal occlusion can easily be restored with resin bonding, while an edge to edge occlusion would require a veneer. If a quarter or third of the tooth is chipped I would recommend a veneer. A well designed and placed veneer can last a lifetime provided you follow proper home care. If more than 1/3 of tooth is missing you may need to consider a crown. With regards to a root canal treatment after center placement, most endodontists would be able to perform a root canal without requirement to remove a sound veneer or crown.
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March 10, 2019
Answer: Restorative Options For Chipped Tooth Hi, the restorative choice depends on the size of chip in relation to the actual tooth size, and your occlusion. A tiny chip on normal occlusion can easily be restored with resin bonding, while an edge to edge occlusion would require a veneer. If a quarter or third of the tooth is chipped I would recommend a veneer. A well designed and placed veneer can last a lifetime provided you follow proper home care. If more than 1/3 of tooth is missing you may need to consider a crown. With regards to a root canal treatment after center placement, most endodontists would be able to perform a root canal without requirement to remove a sound veneer or crown.
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