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Post and core crown life

2019-04-23 10:44:34
How much can I expect my post and core crown to last on upper central incisors? (Incisors have 3-4mm of tooth structure left above gum line)? Will post and core eventually result in tooth extraction?
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Hello sir.. A properly built post and core will last for fifteen years for front teeth....if proper precaution like not biting in front teeth should be taken to increase the lifespan of post and core...

Answered2019-05-01 09:09:35

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It all depends on how good the treatment is done. Theoretically it should last for lifetime.
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Go for yearly checkup to your dentist for better follow up.

Answered2019-04-24 17:37:35

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It can last a lifetime , 3 to 4 mm is very sufficient tooth structure . I hope crown has been placed.

Answered2019-04-24 06:49:25

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Tooth structure is 3-4 mm, so along with post and core, tooth lenghthning by teeth preparation below gingival margin also work. Generally it has life of 10 - 15 year.

Answered2019-04-24 05:13:37

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Post core is good option No need for extraction if post core is done well

Answered2019-04-23 20:40:34

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No, post and core do last for 10-15 years on an average, provided you maintain good oral hygiene and give regular mantainence visits to the dentists.

Answered2019-04-23 12:07:38

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