Composite Crowns

I understand that crowns made of composite material are available now.
I'm wondering what the professionals who post here think of the quality
of these crowns compared to porcelain and PFM crowns.

What advantages are there?

Can they be used on any tooth?

Thanks for info.

.

Relevant Pages

  • Composite Crowns
    ... I understand that crowns made of composite material are available now. ... I'm wondering what the professionals who post here think of the quality ... Can they be used on any tooth? ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)
  • Composite Crowns
    ... I understand that crowns made of composite material are available now. ... I'm wondering what the professionals who post here think of the quality ... Can they be used on any tooth? ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)
  • Re: One more crown falls out
    ... I think crowns fall off due to: ... hypererruption (tooth raises out of socket due to underlying infection) ... improper rest preparation or design on an RPD abutment ... Surely as the bottom teeth ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)
  • Re: Question about dental crowns
    ... sensitivity - from liquids seeping inside the tooth. ... I've always had really good teeth, so I mostly haven't had any ... I have six crowns. ... sensitivity there's a nerve exposed that shouldn't be. ...
    (rec.pets.cats.anecdotes)
  • Re: Broken crown
    ... I'm wondering if it is common for crowns to break so soon. ... Cleanliness of the lab and well-controlled baking at the lab are necessary. ... The tooth is still covered by metal, so there is no need to act immediately. ... Usually the problem is if the porcelain fractures between the teeth, in which case food impaction can become a problem. ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)