Though it requires enamel abrasion upfront, porcelain restoration is increasingly popular among a large share of population who need dental restoration, because it appears aesthetic in both color and contour. In particular, all-ceramic restoration is mostly adopted for repairing anterior teeth, ensuring a sparkling smile. 

    As we know, the technique of a dentist plays an important role in a successful result. If the all-ceramic restoration for central incisors fail to fix your problem, say, it isn’t coordinated with adjacent teeth or it is in a wrong shade, can it be replaced by dental implant? 

    A layer of tooth enamel has to be removed in advance in order to hold a porcelain crown in place. No doubt, enamel abrasion is no reversal. When there is something wrong with the previous restoration, it’s typically suggested to seek a new crown to replace the old one, given that tooth roots are still savable. 

    As for dental implant, it is suitable for cases where there are no tooth roots or the roots are no longer salvageable. In general, no dentists will suggest to extract repairable roots out in order to seek dental implants. After all, no dental prosthesis is as good as a natural one. Besides, a certain period of time is required for the integration of artificial root and alveolar bone after putting an implant post in. 

    In closing, you’d better consider seeking a new porcelain crown if the previous one prove to be a failure. Do not extract your teeth out and seek an implant restoration until the roots are actually not salvageable at all. It would be advisable to think twice before seeking a porcelain restoration, since enamel abrasion may do harm to your overall dental health in the long run. A nice appearance is indeed important, but it’s not necessary to pursue that at the cost of health. 

    Consult with your dentist and get a customized treatment plan to fix your issues. Please feel free to contact me if there’s any dental problem. (WeChat ID: aiyaun325180)