“How long should a crown last on a tooth?”
I got a dental crown 5 days ago. I want to know how long should a crown last on a tooth?
6 Answers
The number one reason crowns fail is recurrent decay at the margin (the perimeter where the crown ends and the tooth begins). Someone with excellent home care will typically have a crown much longer than someone who doesn’t floss. Most insurance companies pay for a crown to be replaced every five years but we like to see much longer than that assuming the tooth wasn’t compromised, to begin with. If a tooth is severely broken down before the crown is placed it can also shorten the lifespan of the restoration.
If you are taking good care of it and follow your dentist's recall schedule, it should last a while however there are many factors that may contribute to crown failure so it is important to address all those factors with your dentist.
It varies a lot. Should last 10 or more years if you take care of it.
It varies a lot. Should last 10 or more years if you take care of it.
The average age of a Crown is about 5-7 years which is why most of the insurances allow Redo Crowns in 5 years. I have patients who have had crowns for 25-30 years which are good and a lot depends on the oral hygiene for the longevity of all the restorations including crowns.
Thank you for your question. It is asked a lot. There is no simple answer. What might cause a crown to fail?
Does the owner:
Keep it clean 360 degrees around it?
Eat, or, drink sugar-containing things a lot?
Eat ice?
Grind or clench the teeth?
What is the strength of the tooth under the crown?
What was the skill of the person preparing the tooth to receive the crown?
What was the skill of the person, or computer, making the crown?
What material was used to make the crown?
What cement was used to seat it?
Was the patient still and cooperative? Did the patient wiggle and complain?
Was the tooth too wet, or too dry, when it was seated? Did the tongue get in the way?
I could go on. It is best to select a dentist you fully trust. It is best to be a cooperative and relaxed patient. It is best to give your crown careful attention. Under these circumstances, it is possible your crown will last so long that you do not remember when you received it.
I am glad you are interested in your teeth. If you never want another cavity, study the best resource on this subject. GROWING A HEALTHY CHILD, SECRETS FROM A WISE OLD DOC
Does the owner:
Keep it clean 360 degrees around it?
Eat, or, drink sugar-containing things a lot?
Eat ice?
Grind or clench the teeth?
What is the strength of the tooth under the crown?
What was the skill of the person preparing the tooth to receive the crown?
What was the skill of the person, or computer, making the crown?
What material was used to make the crown?
What cement was used to seat it?
Was the patient still and cooperative? Did the patient wiggle and complain?
Was the tooth too wet, or too dry, when it was seated? Did the tongue get in the way?
I could go on. It is best to select a dentist you fully trust. It is best to be a cooperative and relaxed patient. It is best to give your crown careful attention. Under these circumstances, it is possible your crown will last so long that you do not remember when you received it.
I am glad you are interested in your teeth. If you never want another cavity, study the best resource on this subject. GROWING A HEALTHY CHILD, SECRETS FROM A WISE OLD DOC
