How long does a cosmetic dental restoration last?

The duration of cosmetic dental restorations varies from person to person, and according to the literature the success rate is about 95% for more than ten years and even higher for more than five years, depending on individual conditions. For example, male patients are more likely to have complications than females due to smoking and poor periodontal health maintenance. Patients are advised to avoid trauma in their daily life, avoid eating hard objects and other man-made damage, and to have a review every 6-12 months to check the occlusal status of the teeth in order to prolong the use of the restoration.