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I got a rct treatment for my teeth.. N doctor said to do a capping.. I would like 2 do a capping.. Soo plz say how much a capping lasts
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Different varieties of crowns are available. It depends on the quality, material, lab , Doctor and patients condition.
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After rct capping is necessary,, type of cap are metal, pfm,zirconia cadcam, life of cap depends of materials and lab....
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Usually RCT causes lot of tooth structure loss weakening the tooth, and hence to increase the longevity of your tooth, to bear normal biting forces you need to do cap. Cap can be of metal, Porcelain fused to metal or full Porcelain.
Any of these caps if made properly can last a lifetime. But it is your oral hygiene practice that plays a vital role.
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Visit your dentist and select the material as per your choice and get your cap done.
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Warranty offered by dentist on crowns is for the material per se.
No guarantee can be given if you lose your tooth due to poor oral hygiene or any other unforseen conditions.
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