To crown or not to crown...after root canal
Added: May 30, 2009 - 8:19 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Doylestown, PA
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i have recently had an endodontically treated molar on the bottom. the usual procedure. gutta perch fill. small infection after procedure cleared up with amox. ok, my question is, my insurance is running out, is it possible to simply place a resin filling over the treated tooth rather than placing a crown there if there is no further pain associated with the tooth?
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Reply: To crown or not to crown...after root canal
added: May 30, 2009 - 9:16 AM
It depends. It depends on the size of the filling necessary. When teeth have a root canal done they become brittle and could easily break and at that point you can easily lose it. When I discuss this issue with patients in my practice I tell them that I do not have a crystal ball and that the recommended treatment after a root canal is to place a crown on top. Most of the teeth that I see break are ones that have had a root canal done but a crown has not been placed. An implant to replace the missing tooth will cost you a lot more time and money that placing a crown. If the filling is in fact small (although most of the time it is not) than a filling would probably hold until next year. Hope this helps. If you need any further information do not hesitate to contact me at drlentau@pcde.comLen
Reply: To crown or not to crown...after root canal
added: May 31, 2009 - 4:28 PM
resin filling is only a temporary fix unless only minimal structure was missing.
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