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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Porcelain veneers are a method to help bring white, even, and naturally beautiful teeth to users. The issue of "how long do porcelain crowns last" depends on the quality of each type of porcelain teeth, the dentist's porcelain coating technique, and how to properly care for each person's teeth.
1. What is porcelain wrap?
Porcelain veneers are a common and simple method of dental techniques today to overcome dental problems, such as sparse teeth, severely dull teeth, chipped teeth, teeth after root canal treatment, etc. The teeth are all beautiful, natural like real teeth, aesthetics, confidence for the worker.
Porcelain veneers have many outstanding advantages such as:
High aesthetics. Protect teeth. Porcelain teeth are not stained. Porcelain crowns are highly durable.
2. How long do porcelain veneers last?
Using all-ceramic teeth will have a higher durability than using ordinary metal porcelain teeth.
Because porcelain crowns help the teeth to be fixed on the jaw arch, "how long the porcelain crowns will keep" depends on the quality of each type of porcelain teeth, the porcelain coating technique of the dentist. In particular, if we know how to properly clean and care for it, the method of porcelain crowns has a fairly long life, averaging 20-25 years or even a lifetime without discolouration, black edges or shine.
If the patient does not have to undergo root canal treatment as well as the teeth are still solid, after porcelain crowns, they will have the same durability as real teeth. However, if the tooth has been traumatized, the remaining tooth tissue will be reduced, the life of the real tooth will be reduced. If the pulp is weak, the porcelain teeth will also be weak, so the lifespan of porcelain teeth is not long.
Therefore, "how many years of porcelain crowns" depends on many factors. Therefore, in order to have the longest lasting porcelain teeth, patients need to choose a reputable dental facility to achieve the best results.
In addition, location also affects the "life expectancy" of porcelain-coated teeth. The same type of porcelain teeth, but one person's porcelain teeth can last longer than the other.
3. How do porcelain teeth keep the highest beauty?
Besides the question "how long do porcelain crowns last", you should also learn other methods to help porcelain teeth retain their best durability and beauty. These methods include:
Eat soft foods, not too tough or hard: Food that is too hard and chewy can easily damage the roots of the teeth, increase the sensitivity of the porcelain teeth, break the links between the porcelain teeth as well as the teeth. tooth root. Do not eat foods that are too hot or too cold: When you have just finished porcelain veneers, your teeth will be sensitive, weak, and sensitive, so in the beginning, you should only eat warm foods to gradually stabilize your teeth. Limit eating sweets: After having porcelain crowns, you should limit eating sweets and sugary foods, because most foods containing a lot of sugar such as candies, cakes... have the potential to damage tartar and real teeth. . Limit drinking carbonated and colored water. Do not smoke because it will discolor your teeth, making your teeth dull faster. Clean your teeth twice a day, use a soft-bristled toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, and floss instead of toothpicks to clean plaque. Periodic dental examination: Periodic check-up every 3-6 months as prescribed by the dentist. In short, "how long do porcelain crowns last" depends on the quality of each type of porcelain teeth, proper care as well as the technique of porcelain veneers of the dentist. Therefore, if you want porcelain teeth to last the longest, you need to choose a reputable dental facility to achieve the best results.
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