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

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    +2  Views: 1300 Answers: 3 Posted: 12 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.

      12 years ago. Rating: 5
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        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+
        commented 12 years ago
        ROMOS

        Well. we here in Scotland would call that a "bummer", time to get a new dentist.
        commented 12 years ago
        Clonge

        He doesn't make the crowns; he gets them from a dental lab. Perhaps I can sue for defective merchandise.
        commented 12 years ago
        ROMOS

        Same here, but our NHS keeps producing the goods,I hope you've got a good lawyer?
        commented 12 years ago
        Clonge

        I've got a lawyer. He's a"shark". With teeth!
        commented 12 years ago
        ROMOS

        Porcelain teeth?
        commented 12 years ago
        Clonge

        No.. the bite is in the bill for services rendered.
        commented 12 years ago
        ROMOS

        OUCH!
        commented 12 years ago
        Ducky

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        Only $1300.00? This one will crack too! Just kidding but a real deal compared to here. Good luck with the new one. :)
        commented 12 years ago

        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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        12 years ago. Rating: 5
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          Clonge

          What kind of "bill" did you get?
          commented 12 years ago
          Ducky

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          Huge...I think it was around $3000.00. I had to go on a payment plan.
          commented 12 years ago

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

          12 years ago. Rating: 4
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            Ducky

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            Oh no, are you still having problems j?
            commented 12 years ago
            jhharlan

            I’m down to just three post and 3 mini’s……...
            commented 12 years ago
            Ducky

            Moderator
            What a long process! :(
            commented 12 years ago
            jhharlan

            And to top it off, I’m about to leave for Hawaii!
            commented 12 years ago
            Ducky

            Moderator
            All the way to Hawaii to get a post? Wow! lol
            commented 12 years ago
            jhharlan

            No, I need the post working before I leave……...
            commented 12 years ago
            Ducky

            Moderator
            You do know that I was joking? :))
            commented 12 years ago
            jhharlan

            I know, I know. I’m just so excited about the trip I can’t think straight….
            commented 12 years ago
            Ducky

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            Well okay then...that's a good thing Julie. I'm happy for you and have a lot of fun!!! :))
            commented 12 years ago


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