My porcelein one broke for no reason & its pretty expensive to replace it (even w/ insurance) about $400. I found out I can get a stainless steal crown cheaper & the tooth is a molar so you can't see it when I smile so I don't look "trashy" Does anyone have a steel one & what has your luck been with it? I've heard they might not last as long. Please help-my appt is tomorrow!
2006-06-19 08:14:07 · 7 answers · asked by Sugar Magnolia 6 in Health ➔ Dental
how long have u had it for?
2006-06-19 08:48:06 · update #1
Stainless steel crowns are cheaper, but there is a reason for that they have to be replaced and they are not custom fit to your tooth, they are picked out of a box. Because they are not custom fix they have a high decay rate around them. They are not the best pick for your money, in the long run you are much better off with a custom crown like a porcelain or gold one.
2006-06-19 08:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by jojo8 4 · 14⤊ 3⤋
Prefabricated Stainless Steel Crown
2016-11-08 04:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a stainless steel crown for 7 years. They warned me when I got it that it would probably only last one year, but it hasn't given me any trouble. I need to get a crown on my tooth that's farthest back in my mouth, and even though I'm getting the same warnings, I'm seriously thinking about going with stainless steel again since nobody will even be able to see it. Porcelain crowns in my area cost $800 and up, but the stainless steel are $150 - $200.
2016-02-03 04:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first crown I had was stainless and it never gave me the trouble that I have had with the more expensive ones. It also lasted for 20 years and there was no decay (also a problem with the expensive ones I have). I know you already have your tooth by now, but others read this so I am providing my opinion.
2014-12-01 03:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Paula 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well worth little or no so some distance as i'm worried. It has an truly adverse co powerful of warmth, is tough to lubricate to maintain the food from sticking and will boost a warm spot truly. My decision is a sturdy high quality forged iron, it truly is heavy yet conducts warmth nicely and spreads it calmly. Stainless with copper bottoms is marginal for boiling water even yet it does sparkling truly. There are countless alloys on the marketplace that are usable as cook dinner ware. Aluminum is worse than stainless. Of the organic metals, copper is the main suitable conductor of warmth, forged iron is my decision, spun steel does artwork. desire this helps. under no circumstances wash forged iron cookware with cleansing soap and water.
2016-10-31 03:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by filonuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless steel crowns are more typically used in children on primary (baby) teeth. They are not typically used as a definitive permanent restoration on an adult tooth. If you are considering this option, please discuss the pros and cons with your dentist. As others have suggested, the crowns are prefabricated so while they will save you time and money, they will not be custom made to your tooth and are more likely to fail in the long run. Good luck making the decision!
2006-06-19 14:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by bort 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i have one and mine is a molar as well... mine has gave me no trouble whatsoever... i feel you on the looking trashy thing though...
2006-06-19 08:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by aimee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋