What is the Warranty on a Molar Dental Crown Which Cracked and is Less Than 1 Year Old?

However, most practices understand good business principles and have stated or implied warranties   There is no law regulating what a practice does when a crown fails in less than a year, but if it broke due to the patient behaving poorly, do not expect a free replacement.  If it is something the dentist did, then perhaps.Why the temporary cement?  Was it a temporary crown?  If so, nine months is GREAT as they are not designed to last that long.

 

It is best to simply work it out with your dentist.  Insurance won't contribute, but the dentist may give a price break.  In MY office (and this is my PERSONAL policy, not something I am told to do) any material failure within the first year is just simply replaced.  After that, we come up with a prorated fee, and at 5 years there is no discount.

Most dental practices do not warranty their work legally, but they want to make their patients happy and satisfied with their teeth and smile. The crown had temporary cement and you have had it only for nine months. Unless you grind or clench your teeth, or did something that would your hurt your teeth, as taking of bottle caps, I would think your dentist would replace it free of charge. Go back to your dentist and see why it happened and what he will do that would remedy the problem.  Some dental offices do warranty their work and will stand by what they say. Go see him and discuss the problem. I am assured you will be able to work this out!  I would replace it free of charge!

Each and every office differs in how they handle work that has failed.  For a crown that is less than one year old in my office I would replace it at no charge.  I would discuss your concerns with your dentist and see what they have to say.  Best of luck