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    How long are dental crowns made of porcelain "supposed to last"?

    +2  Views: 1098 Answers: 3 Posted: 10 years ago

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    How old are you?


    I have a lovely wee piece of porcelain dating back to 1541, it's still in one peice, but of course that's because it's never had to chew anything, on the serious side, I've had mine for 15 years now, never had a problem, I hope they find them when they dig me up in a couple of million years.

    Clonge

    I just came back from the dentist. He's installing a new crown; the one he installed 3 years ago cracked. I very rarely eat hard stuff; haven't had a steak in 10+ years. US$1,300+
    ROMOS

    Well. we here in Scotland would call that a "bummer", time to get a new dentist.
    Clonge

    He doesn't make the crowns; he gets them from a dental lab. Perhaps I can sue for defective merchandise.
    ROMOS

    Same here, but our NHS keeps producing the goods,I hope you've got a good lawyer?
    Clonge

    I've got a lawyer. He's a"shark". With teeth!
    ROMOS

    Porcelain teeth?
    Clonge

    No.. the bite is in the bill for services rendered.
    ROMOS

    OUCH!
    Ducky

    Moderator
    Only $1300.00? This one will crack too! Just kidding but a real deal compared to here. Good luck with the new one. :)

    I've had one for 7-8 years but I couldn't really get an answer from my dentist. I think there are many factors involved so they cannot say for sure.


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    Clonge

    What kind of "bill" did you get?
    Ducky

    Moderator
    Huge...I think it was around $3000.00. I had to go on a payment plan.

    Don’t ask me, I had “post” inserted an they’ve yet to last a year w/o pulling out!

    Ducky

    Moderator
    Oh no, are you still having problems j?
    jhharlan

    I’m down to just three post and 3 mini’s……...
    Ducky

    Moderator
    What a long process! :(
    jhharlan

    And to top it off, I’m about to leave for Hawaii!
    Ducky

    Moderator
    All the way to Hawaii to get a post? Wow! lol
    jhharlan

    No, I need the post working before I leave……...
    Ducky

    Moderator
    You do know that I was joking? :))
    jhharlan

    I know, I know. I’m just so excited about the trip I can’t think straight….
    Ducky

    Moderator
    Well okay then...that's a good thing Julie. I'm happy for you and have a lot of fun!!! :))


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