Crowns

When you get a crown on your front teeth will it look the same as your permanent teeth did? Also I have had a temporary crown for about 4 years but never went back to get the permanent one what are the dangers of this?


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"When you get a crown on your front teeth will it look the same as your permanent teeth did? "
Depends on the type of crown, the skill of the dentist, and the communicataion with the lab.  All-porcelain crowns are more natural, but also more expensive.  Even with digital photos and a good shade match, it may never be exact, but a good dentist can get very close.

Temporaries are only meant for a few weeks to a couple of months max.  The margins are never perfect, and the cement used to seal them is temporary and prone to washout.  Leaving a temporary on for too long can lead to more decay and or damage to the nerve.