“How long do caps last on front teeth?”
I am a 33 year old female. I want to know how long do caps last on front teeth?
7 Answers
As long as the tooth is sound & healthy!
As long as you live or manage to close them.
The length of time a crown lasts depends on many factors. In my 51 years of practice, I have seen many changes in dentistry. The improvement in crown materials has been amazing. in the late '60s, the options were gold Acrylic, porcelain fused to metal, and a.l. porcelain. Each had drawbacks. The new all-porcelain crowns look nice and are strong. To prolong the life of a crown, you must keep the margin between the crown and the root very clean with brushing and flossing. Too aggressive brushing can cause recession of your gums. A gummy smile will show this, and the appearance may not satisfy you. If you have a high-sugar diet, all bets are off.
This can depend on your health, oral hygiene, home care and habits. But for the average person with good oral hygiene and no destructive habits (opening bottles, cracking nuts, biting pens, etc.), crowns (or caps) can certainly last for upwards of 15 - 20 years.
It all depends on the condition of the teeth being capped, the condition of your gums/bone, how meticulous you are with your oral hygiene, etc. They can last for over 20 years in some cases or less than 5 years in others. If they are for purely cosmetic reasons, you may want to consider porcelain veneers instead. They are much more conservative while being strong and beautiful.
Good luck!
Good luck!
From normal use,they could last a lifetime.
If done well they can last a lifetime.
