“How often do I need to get the crowns on my teeth replaced?”
I am getting crowns installed on 4 teeth. How often do I need to get the crowns on my teeth replaced?
10 Answers
If the crown is fine, you don't need to replace it.
You should talk with your dentist about that but usually with good hygiene and maintenance, crowns should last decades.
A lifetime warranty cannot be placed in dental prosthesis; the longevity or life of the crowns depends on how well you take care of them. You must care for the crowns just as you do your natural tooth structure. Technique of the clinician fabricating the crowns may play a fine in the longevity of the crowns.
You only need to get crowns replaced if there is recurrent decay around the crown. Most insurance companies will cover the replacement after 5 years, but that does not mean that the crown needs to be redone at 5 years.
You replace the crowns as needed whether that means you re-decayed under a margin or because your gums receded and the margin is exposed. There is no set time. Each person is different but a crown should last a minimum of 7 years.
Thank you for your question. You don’t need to replace crowns unless there is leakage/ recurrent decay under the crown, or crown chip off or you are not happy with the esthetics of crown. It’s a decision that you and your dental provider have to communicate and decide together.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
There are generally 3 reasons: 1.) A cavity under the crown that can’t be removed without replacing the crown; 2.) A broken crown (fractured porcelain or a hole worn through a crown) -(yes this happens) and 3.) Objectionable appearance of crown. Otherwise they are there forever.
Crowns usually have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. Depending on your home care and the quality of dentistry received they can last longer.
With proper care, crowns can last you a lifetime. I have patients who have crowns for more than 40 years.
Crowns, done correctly, can last indefinitely. I have seen many patients with crowns that are more than 40 or 50 years old. Your dentist will keep a check on your crowns, and he will let you know when they are needing attention.
