How Long Will A Porcelain Veneer/Laminate Or Crowns Last?
This is a great question and it really depends upon the Dentist and their practice. The laws in Texas say it is unethical for a Dentist to guarantee their work so here is the next best thing to answer that question. Some practices routinely replace crowns every five years. We don't see that short of life span with the work we do. Porcelain always has the possibility of breaking if you hit or chew the wrong thing with your tooth. This is very rare in our office. Less than a 1% chance over 15 years. Some patients choose gold for back teeth and they will not break. Their average life span is greater than 15 years in our practice. Dr. Fitzgerald is in his sixteenth year of practice and never had to replace any gold he has done. Never had to redo any of his porcelain veneers or crowns unless they have fractured from trauma. So we anticipate better numbers every year we practice. The longevity we see in our office exceeds the norm for most practices.