Dentistry/crowns

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Expert: - 12/19/2009


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Hello Dr. Mosery,
How strong are modern-day porcelain crowns?  How do they compare to teeth?  Are there any precautions that should be taken when eating?  Is this precaution secondary to the "crown" itself or more because of the underlying tooth (which may be weak, or even root-filled)?
Regards, Christine

Answer
Porcelain is quite strong and rarely chips without trauma ie:biting on something other than food.
The issue is not how strong the restorative material is, rather how strong the REMAINING tooth structure supporting the restoration is.Once you have crowns it would be wise to stay away from chewy sticky things like Taffy,NowandLater,etc. These could dislodge a crown under the right circumstances.Otherwise you could eat whatever you like in comfort.

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Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.

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I`m a practicing general dentist for 26 years. Member of ADA,NYSDA,SDDS. In addition I am a fellow of the ICOI.My emphasis is on Implant Dentistry .I would be happy to answer questions regarding implant dentistry as well as general dental questions. Ofcourse within the limitations of no clinical exam and the absence of radiographs .

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Private practice for 26 years. Have kept up to date with continuing education throughout that time.




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ADA,NYDSA,SDDS,ICOI fellow,Penninsula Hospital Dental Society

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NYU College of Dentistry DDS 1984 NYU College of Dentistry Surgical and prosthetic implantology program 1999-2001

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