Porcelain crowns are a cosmetic method chosen by many customers to improve their smiles. However, not all porcelain crowns are successful. Below are 6 complications after poor quality porcelain crowns that customers may encounter.
1. Common symptoms after porcelain crowns
After porcelain crowns, you will experience strange symptoms, but they will not always lead to dangerous complications. Do not worry too much when you encounter the following symptoms after porcelain crowns.
1.1 Itching in the gum area
Itching in the gum area occurs due to grinding the tooth stump deeper than 1mm (to avoid blackening of the tooth neck and food being stuck in). Many customers will feel a little uncomfortable in the gum area for the first week after having porcelain crowns placed on the tooth stump.
1.2 Discolored gums
Some people with sensitive gums may experience mild darkening of the gums after porcelain crowns. However, the phenomenon of pale gums is completely normal and will recover after a few days.
1.3 Mild pain
Before applying porcelain crowns, the dentist will grind the teeth, causing the nerves and reflexes to be stimulated, creating a feeling of pain. Normally, this feeling only lasts about 1-2 days.
The above phenomena are completely normal, but if these symptoms last too long, customers need to pay attention and see a doctor immediately for timely treatment.
2. Complications after poor quality porcelain crowns
Porcelain crowns are minimally invasive, so they are safe, take less time to perform, and have fewer side effects than other methods. However, in reality, each dental technique has some potential side effects. Here are the complications after porcelain crowns that you need to pay attention to:
2.1 Tooth sensitivity and pain
After porcelain crowns, prolonged pain and pain will cause discomfort, affecting daily activities. If not detected early, the real tooth pulp inside will be severely damaged, leading to tooth loss, severe pain and even abscess formation.
2.2 Pulp necrosis leading to tooth loss
If oral diseases are not thoroughly treated before porcelain crowns, there is a high risk of pulp necrosis. Because when porcelain crowns are placed on the outside, the pulp becomes inflamed, which in the long run will cause bacteria to grow strongly and attack, causing serious necrosis.
2.3 Complications of gum recession after porcelain crowns
Complications of gum recession cause loss of aesthetics. If left for a long time, this condition can cause serious consequences for the teeth and mouth, especially periodontal disease, bad breath and pulpitis, etc.
2.4 Misaligned bite
This condition seriously affects the ability to chew, pronounce and aesthetics. In addition, an incorrect bite also affects the opposite teeth, causing tooth wear and defects.
2.5 Broken porcelain teeth
Crowns are made from poor quality materials or when installed are not compatible with real teeth, causing the porcelain teeth to break, causing serious loss of aesthetics.
2.6 Bad breath due to gingivitis
In cheap porcelain crown services, doctors often have poor skills, low technical expertise or use poor quality porcelain materials. This is the cause of swollen gums, abnormal secretion of gum fluid and leading to gingivitis and bad breath.
3. Causes of complications after porcelain crowns
There are many causes of porcelain crowns causing pain and sensitivity, you can refer to the main causes below:
– The doctor’s skills are inexperienced and unprofessional.
– Porcelain crowns at dental clinics using non-modern techniques and equipment.
– Oral diseases have not been thoroughly treated before porcelain crowns.
– Porcelain crown procedures are not up to standard.
– Porcelain materials of unknown origin and poor quality.
Because the teeth are too sensitive.
– Improper post-operative care.
4. Notes to avoid complications after porcelain crowns
To limit the occurrence of complications and risks when applying porcelain crowns, you can apply some of the following notes:
4.1 Before applying porcelain crowns
Only apply porcelain crowns when absolutely necessary
Porcelain crowns must penetrate the enamel, so it will affect part of the dentin inside. After performing this method, you cannot have orthodontic treatment and have to redo the porcelain crown after a long time of use. You should only do this in cases where your teeth are chipped or severely discolored.
Choosing the right porcelain teeth
Currently, there are a variety of porcelain teeth such as: metal porcelain teeth, titanium porcelain teeth, all-ceramic teeth, etc. Each type of porcelain teeth has different advantages, disadvantages and costs. Therefore, depending on your oral condition, economic conditions, you should see a dentist for advice on the right type of porcelain teeth.
Choosing a reputable dental facility
To have beautiful porcelain teeth and the best warranty, you need to choose a reputable dental facility. In fact, most cases of complications are mainly caused by you performing them at unqualified facilities, doctors with poor skills and lack of experience.
4.2 Notes after porcelain crown to avoid complications
Reasonable, scientific diet
Avoid foods that are too hard or too tough, do not eat foods that are too hot or too cold. Limit foods and drinks that contain a lot of acid and dyes that are harmful to tooth enamel.
Some habits that are harmful to teeth such as smoking, drinking alcohol, etc. should also be limited after porcelain crowns.
Caring for porcelain teeth
If you do not take care of your teeth properly after porcelain crowns, you are very susceptible to some dangerous oral diseases. Therefore, pay attention to brushing your teeth, using dental floss, mouthwash, choosing a soft-bristled toothbrush and choosing the right toothpaste to increase the lifespan of porcelain teeth.
Regular dental check-ups
Regular check-ups every 6 months will help a lot in preventing complications from occurring. You will have your teeth scaled to clean bacteria in the oral cavity, and at the same time check the condition of your porcelain teeth to make timely adjustments.
Porcelain crowns are an effective solution to help fix teeth conditions as well as increase facial aesthetics. However, complications after incorrect porcelain crowns leave very serious consequences. Therefore, you need to consider choosing a reputable dental center, a doctor with high expertise and many years of experience to be assured of effective porcelain crowns without complications.
