If you got a dental crown some years ago, you likely received one made out of metal. These were the standard way to patch up broken teeth for the longest time but have been largely outmoded in recent years by ceramic restorations.
This presents a choice to patients who have metal crowns—is it worth replacing their restoration or should they just stick with their current crown. You should know that there are quite a few advantages that ceramic dental crowns have over metal. Here’s why it’s usually a good idea to replace them as soon as you can.
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