Can a dentist repair my chipped crowns? I fell outdoors during a home repair last week. I chipped two of my three dental crowns that I got in 2021. It’s only been three years, and I dread the cost of getting new crowns. I invested in quality crowns, but if I need new ones, I cannot afford the same quality. Can a dentist repair them? I had an appointment with a dentist who said the repair wasn’t worth it. He wants to replace the crowns all three crowns to ensure they match. Why would I need a new crown to replace the one that is not chipped? Thanks. Joel from SC

 

Joel,

The dentist you saw probably lacks skill in concealing the chips in your crowns with composite. Also, if the dentist recommends three new crowns when only two are chipped, he may not be confident about matching two new crowns to the third, undamaged one.

Can a Dentist Repair a Chipped Crown?

A skilled cosmetic dentist can examine your crowns and determine if bonding can correct them.

A skilled cosmetic may use this technique to restore your crowns if they are repairable:

• Use a sandblaster or hydrofluoric acid to etch the broken edges of the ceramic crowns
• Treat the ceramic with a silane coupling agent
• Select composite to match the color and luster of the porcelain, blend it, and bond it to the crowns

Look for two cosmetic dentists in your area who have post-graduate training in cosmetic dentistry. You can schedule consultations with each dentist to examine your crowns and explain your options for concealing the chips.

 

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