Can porcelain dental crowns cause gum recession?
Disease description:
After getting all-ceramic dental crowns at the hospital recently, I noticed mild gum recession. I would like to know: can all-ceramic crowns cause gum recession?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Porcelain crowns may lead to gum recession. Gum recession is primarily caused by inadequate development of the alveolar bone or inflammation of the alveolar bone, which requires anti-inflammatory medication as directed by a dentist. During tooth preparation, if a fully contoured shoulder margin is not properly formed, the crown's cervical margin may become too long, putting pressure on the periodontal tissues and leading to alveolar bone resorption, resulting in gum recession. Maintaining good oral hygiene and undergoing regular professional teeth cleaning at the dental clinic can help alleviate gum recession.
