Custom-fabricated dental crowns restore oral function and smile aesthetics by encasing and protecting severely damaged or decayed post-root canal teeth or as long-term tooth replacements atop implants.
Dental crowns' longevity and durability can vary based on certain habits and lifestyle choices—good oral hygiene, tobacco use, a penchant for biting on hard objects like ice or pen caps—and, more than anything, the material from which a crown is made is durable but not indestructible.
Here’s is the range of different materials used for dental crowns and their expected lifespans, assuming proper care:
- Porcelain — from 5 to 15 years
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) — 10 to 15 years
- Ceramic/zirconia — up to 20 years—and occasionally longer
- Durable metals (often gold or silver) — at least 20, maybe up to 30 years!
The good news is that with proper maintenance, a healthy lifestyle, and regular dental care, a properly placed dental crown should not require re-treatment or replacement for quite some time!
Precision Placed Dental Crowns in Foothill Ranch, CA
If you're looking for a Foothill Ranch dentist with experience precisely placing dental crowns and providing expert aftercare to maximize their lifespans, contact Dr. Roy Kim and the excellent Healthy Living Dentistry team to schedule a consultation!