“What's the longevity of a dental crown?”
I just had gotten a crown over my front tooth last week. How long are crowns supposed to last? My dentist didn't tell me after he placed it.
5 Answers
Crowns can last anywhere from 10-15 years. Like any artificial material in the body, after time it must be replaced.
Dental insurance companies will pay for a new crown on a tooth approximately every 7-10 years; that is their estimated life-span for a crown. In my experience, however, with proper home care and regular dental visits, I have seen crowns last up to 30 years. There are obviously factors that can impact this, such as whether you grind your teeth together, the type of material used (porcelain vs. metal), etc, but as long as you take care of it, you should have years of service from your crown.
10 years
It depends on the materials used and the underlying tooth support so it can vary widely.
The average dental crown lasts 10 years in the United States.
