Dr. Hall,
\nAbout 1 1\/2 years ago I had\u00a0nine front teeth replaced by a “cosmetic” dentist. One front central tooth broke in April\u00a0and now a second tooth has fallen off. I am awaiting replacement on Monday. The replacement tooth in April my dentist’s assistant ordered was incorrect in\u00a0color\u00a0and shape which the dentist tried to reshape.<\/p>\n
I have no confidence in this Dentist or assistant. I know Dr. Smith uses a plastic\/porcelain mixture as his advertisement states porcelain crowns prone to fracture.\u00a0And Dr. Jones [not their real names] has good credentials.<\/p>\n
I would appreciate your input please on both these dentists & is resin\/porcelain effective?
\nThank you,
\nJeanne from Florida<\/p>\n
Jeanne,
\nUnfortunately, the law allows this term “cosmetic dentist” to be tossed around pretty loosely. I can find no evidence, in my sources, of any significant credentials in cosmetic dentistry\u00a0for either dentist you mention. But because cosmetic dentistry isn’t a legally separate specialty they can make claims to being cosmetic dentists. That’s why I maintain this web site – to help steer people around this confusion.<\/p>\n
And I can only guess at what your dentist means by “plastic\/porcelain mixture,” as this is unusual terminology. My guess is that he is referring to composite, and if this is the case, it is a poor substitute for porcelain. It is weaker, not nearly as long-lasting, and much more susceptible to staining. But it is easier to work with and less expensive to fabricate.<\/p>\n
Porcelain or ceramic crowns, done right, are NOT prone to fracture and are the most beautiful restorations in dentistry today. Done right and maintained properly, they are practically impervious to staining and they don’t break.<\/p>\n
Dr. Hall<\/p>\n
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\nPorcelain crowns<\/a>
\nCare of porcelain veneers<\/a>
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