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Porcelain crown is like a natural tooth and covers the portion of the affected tooth. It can last for many years if properly cared, on average, porcelain crowns can last between 5 to 15 years. quality of the crown and the dentist who placed it also play important roles in determining lifespan.<br>
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A porcelain crown is more like a natural tooth but with a hollow space within it like a dental cap and must be worn over the affected tooth. It entirely covers the portion of the affected tooth and can last for many years if properly cared for. • On average, porcelain crowns can last between 5 to 15 years. But the longevity of your full porcelain crown is determined by your personal lifestyles and mouth-related habits, the oral hygiene practices you followed, and the amount of wear and tear the dental crown can take. • Normally, daily wear will cause the permanent porcelain crowns to weaken and wear off, but certain lifestyles can accelerate the process. To make your dental crown last longer, you must avoid unhealthy lifestyles, such as teeth clenching or grinding, using your teeth as a tool or to open packaging, biting fingernails, and chewing on hard objects such as ice, pen caps or nut, etc. • These unhealthy lifestyles only exert excessive pressure on the full porcelain crowns causing its lifespan to be shortened.
The following tips will help you to extend the lifespan of your full porcelain crown: • Avoid biting your fingernails, chewing on hard objects like hard candy or ice. Doing this would not only cause damages to your porcelain crowns but also to your natural teeth. • Always observe good and proper dental hygiene practices, such as brushing your teeth thrice daily and flossing twice daily. When you brush, pay careful attention to the areas around the dental crowns, especially the gumline. This will keep food chunks and plaques, which may cause dental decay, away from under the dental crown.
Avoid grinding or clenching your teeth. Doing this will cause your full porcelain crowns to crack or chip. If you naturally suffer from bruxism (unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth), it is recommended that you make use of a bespoke mouth guard. Doing this will help with protecting your full porcelain crowns and also your natural teeth. • Schedule a regular visit to your dentist for dental checkup and cleaning appointments. During these visits, your full permanent porcelain crowns would be examined by your dentist for any signs of a dental cavity, gapping between the dental crown and natural teeth, trauma, or decay.
