Denture porcelain chipping

Denture porcelain chipping refers to the phenomenon that the porcelain layer on the surface of the denture (false tooth) breaks or falls off. This situation may be caused by many reasons, the following are some common reasons:

1. Excessive bite force

Cause: If the patient bites too hard or habitually bites hard objects (such as ice cubes, nuts, hard candies, etc.), the denture porcelain layer may be subjected to excessive pressure and crack.

Prevention: Avoid biting hard objects with dentures, and try to cut food into small pieces before eating.

2. Denture design or production problems

Cause: There may be defects in the design or production process of dentures, such as poor bonding between the porcelain layer and the metal base, uneven thickness of the porcelain layer, etc.

Prevention: Choose an experienced dentist and a regular denture production organization to ensure the quality of the denture.

3. Material problems

Cause: The quality of the porcelain material used is poor or the thermal expansion coefficient of the metal base and the porcelain layer does not match, which may cause the porcelain layer to fall off.

Prevention: Choose high-quality materials and ensure that the porcelain layer is compatible with the materials of the metal base.

4. Denture aging

Cause: Dentures are used for too long, and the porcelain layer may break due to long-term wear or fatigue.

Prevention: Check the use of dentures regularly and replace them when necessary.

Summary Denture porcelain breakage may be caused by a variety of factors, including excessive bite force, denture design or production problems, material problems, aging, accidental impact, bad oral habits, etc. In order to reduce the occurrence of porcelain breakage, it is recommended to choose high-quality denture materials, check the use of dentures regularly, avoid biting hard objects, and maintain good oral hygiene habits