Are porcelain crowns durable and how long they last are questions that many customers are interested in with the purpose of restoring tooth defects. In addition, porcelain crowns are highly appreciated for being an optimal and quick restoration solution to help improve molar defects. So what is the lifespan of teeth after porcelain crowns? Read the article below to find the most suitable answer!
Are porcelain crowns durable?
Ceramic crowns are a method of using artificial crowns of different shapes, sizes and colors. sharp similar to real teeth. The doctor will use a porcelain crown to cover the stump of a real tooth to restore the shape, function and aesthetics of the tooth.
When performing a porcelain crown, the doctor will grind most of the real tooth tissue to create a pulp, so it will affect the real tooth tissue.
In addition, many customers are concerned about the issue of durability after porcelain crowns. This will depend on many factors, the most important of which is the quality of porcelain teeth, manufacturing techniques as well as oral care after porcelain crowns.
Ceramic material
Currently, on the market there are Many types of porcelain teeth are commonly used in cosmetic porcelain tooth restoration such as base metal porcelain teeth, titanium porcelain teeth, precious metal porcelain teeth, all-ceramic teeth,… there are many different manufacturing brands. Among them, the all-ceramic tooth line is considered the porcelain tooth line with more outstanding advantages in terms of durability because it is made of 100% pure porcelain, and can withstand chewing forces like real teeth. In particular, the lifespan of all-ceramic teeth is higher than other types of teeth. The average lifespan of all-ceramic teeth is at least 15 – 20 years (depending on the tooth condition of each customer).
Ceramic tooth making techniques
After customers choose the porcelain crown that suits their tooth condition, My Auris dentistry will use the Vita Classic color palette to choose a porcelain tooth color similar to their natural teeth. Or you can request to choose your favorite tooth color to match the nature of your job or skin color or preferences.
After taking the information, it will be sent to the lab to make porcelain crowns. Porcelain teeth are crafted using CAD/CAM technology with extremely high precision and create accurate tooth shape and color, similar to real teeth.
Oral care regimen
This is an extremely important factor that determines whether porcelain crowns are durable or not. If you take care of your teeth properly and according to your doctor’s instructions, and limit chewing or bad habits that are not good for your teeth, you can maintain the durability of your porcelain teeth.
Why is the porcelain crown method popular?
The porcelain crown method is popular with many people thanks to its 3 outstanding advantages such as:
High aesthetics
Because the porcelain crown is shaped The shape and color are similar to real teeth. This is a solution to restore about 3/4 of chipped teeth that cannot be fixed with fillings, severe tooth decay, etc. in cases of tooth defects and the need for cosmetic dental restoration. Currently, there is another method of porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, which help you limit the invasion of your real teeth and “renovate” your smile in a comprehensive way.
High durability
If you use good porcelain material and have a clear origin, especially with a certificate of quality and treated by a specialist. If done correctly, the usage time can be up to 8 – 10 years. Thanks to its durability and hardness, the chewing function of the jaw is still guaranteed throughout the period of use.
Fast implementation time
The treatment time for porcelain teeth usually lasts from 3 – 7 days with only 2 appointments. Depending on the dental condition as well as the number of teeth that need to be covered with porcelain, the expertise level as well as the clinic’s facilities, the time may be faster or slower than the expected time.
In addition, thanks to CAD/CAM technology, My Auris dentistry can restore large broken teeth in just a few hours, thereby saving you time. as well as the customer’s efforts.
Cosmetic porcelain crown process at My Auris dentistry
At My dentistry Auris, the cosmetic porcelain crown process at My Auris dentistry includes steps and is performed specifically as follows:
Step 1: Examination of general dental condition
First, the doctor will do a general examination to assess the current state of tooth health. For customers who have problems such as tooth decay, periodontitis, inflammation/pulp, etc., they need to be completely treated before getting porcelain crowns. After that, the doctor will give specific advice and choose the appropriate porcelain crown.
Step 2: Proceed to grind the tooth base
This is an important stage in the porcelain crown method and is also the decisive step to a successful crown.Aesthetic porcelain antenna. Because tooth pulp grinding is a difficult technique due to the different tooth proportions of each person. Requires a doctor with a lot of experience and solid skills to ensure the correct grinding rate. In addition, ground teeth must not be ground too thin or too thick to avoid affecting the quality of the porcelain crown, or even directly affecting real teeth such as tooth loss.
Step 3: Take tooth impressions
Next, the doctor will continue to take tooth impressions and send all information to the lab to make porcelain crowns. At the same time, thanks to the application of CAD/CAM technology, customers will not have to pay beyond the uncomfortable and inaccurate period of taking rubber jaw impressions. Thanks to that, the results will bring you accurate results with an extremely gentle and smooth experience.
Step 4: Proceed to attach the fixed porcelain teeth.
The doctor will place the porcelain crown on the ground part of the tooth, then use a specialized dental glue to fix the tooth. porcelain. It is necessary to ensure porcelain teeth criteria after completing porcelain crowns for aesthetics as well as standard bite.
Above are the answers of many customers wondering “Are porcelain crowns durable?” as well as the benefits of cosmetic porcelain crowns. At the same time, customers are examined and consulted on each customer’s specific dental condition to come up with an effective treatment plan. If you have any questions, please contact us via Fanpage or come directly to the dentist for direct consultation.
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