What Is a Resin Crown?

All-Resin Crowns

The term “all resin” crown literally means the entire crown is made out of a resin material. All resin crowns are also referred to as 'composite resin' crowns as they are made from composite resin material, which is a combination of plastic type materials that are colour matched to the natural teeth.

How long will a resin crown last?

Composite resin dental crowns are made of a plastic-like material that closely matches your natural tooth colour. They are cost-effective but are the weakest of the material options. Composite resin crowns last 3 years in an average of 90% of cases, 5 years long 86% of the time, and 8 years in only 59% of patients.

What is the difference between resin and porcelain crowns?

Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth. All-resin: Dental crowns made out of resin are generally less expensive than other crown types. However, they wear down over time and are more likely to break than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.