4 Reasons Why Your Dental Crowns Need to Be Replaced
You may have had a dental crown fitted in the past but what you may not know is whatever material they are made from, be it porcelain or gold or zirconium, they don’t last forever. There are variety of reasons as to why a crown needs to be replaced: Cracked or broken crowns: Crowns are made of only porcelain, porcelain fused to metal or gold for added strength or zirconium. However, they can crack or break, especially when trauma is involved. If you have had a fall, bitten on a hard toffee or have been injured in contact sports, you can damage your crown. Excessive Wear – Formation of a holeon the crown or wear to the opposing natural teeth As with most things, over time crowns start to age and deteriorate. A hole might start to appear in a gold or metal crown, and wear can be seen on opposing teeth, with PFM crowns, especially if you are prone to grinding your teeth. Complications With Tooth Decay The margins, the junction/joint between the crown and the toot...