Risk of Infections- Veeners Vs Crowns With Root Canal?

asked 10 months ago by nikkideantrombo in Spring Hill, TN
Latest answer by Ronald Konig DDS
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Tags: comparison, infection, risk, root canal

root canals have the risk of infections you may not be aware of because the root has been removed. with crowns you are also putting another tooth on top of a shaved down tooth. would veneers be less likely to be at rest for infections?

10 answers to Risk of Infections- Veeners Vs Crowns With Root Canal?

When root canal "therapy" is done the root is not removed. It is actually about saving a tooth and preerving nervous system inte

I used the trem root canal therapy. Therapy is the key word. When it is performed it is meant to maintain a tooth that would otherwise be lost. The root canal is a space inside the tooth where the cells that form the tooth reside. When these cells become inflamed a tooth can become very sensitive to hot and/or cold and have spontaneous pain. This is frequently due to a pressure build-up within the canal. An acute pulpitis is when there is sudden onset of... more

Ira Shapira, DDS
Lake Forest Cosmetic Dentist

Porcelain Crowns or Porcelain Veneers

Generally speaking there is less risk of root canal problems with porcelain veneers than with porcelain crowns. This is because in most cases a lot less natural tooth has to be removed for veneers than crowns. I hope that this answers your question.

Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers versus crowns with respect to root Canal

Firstly the choice to place a Veneer as opposed to a Crown is based on the amount of healthy Tooth structure available and the goals for that Restoration. In other words Restoration types are not chosen based on their likeliness of causing the need for Root Canal treatment. If a patient presents with chipped,malposed, or discolored teeth than the Veneer may be the better choice based on having ample Tooth structure available and the demand for optimal aesthetics in the "Esthetic... more

Howard Perlmutter, DMD
Paramus Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers vs crown to prevent infection

As long as the work is done accurately, you will not get decay or periodontal infections on the teeth. You must also brush and floss every day and see your hygienist every three months.

Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Can veneers be placed on root canal treated teeth

The Type Restoration on any root canal treated tooth does not have anything to do with your teeth getting infected. All restorations can be placed for different purposes on root canal treated teeth, and all can fail if not properly placed, and properly taken care of by the patient. With root canals, the tooth and the ROOT remain. It is the " Nerve"and the vascular system that is removed from the tooth due to infection and or contamination to infection. So according to which... more

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers are more conservative than crowns

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking which of a crown or a veneer will make your tooth more likely to need a root canal treatment. In general, the more conservative the dental treatment, the less likely that tooth is to need a root canal treatment. Veneer preparations are minimally invasive and therefore require minimal tooth removal. Crown preparations on the other hand remove more tooth structure and are more traumatic to the tooth in general... more

Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Crown or Porcelain Veneer After Root Canal?

The first priority following a root canal is to make sure the treatment sufficiently has taken care of the source of the problem/infection. Immediately following a root canal the tooth is temporized with a temporary filling. Once the tooth is asymptomatic it is time to decide on the best permanent restoration for that tooth. Depending on the tooth the final restoration may be a composite filling, veneer, or all porcelain crown. Your dentist will make that decision, based on... more

Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

www.woodlandsdentistry.com

Risk of Infection is not a concern after having a Crown or Veneer

The major difference between a crown and a veneer are the surfaces of the tooth covered with porcelain and the way in which the restoration is attached. Typically veneers are bonded and many if not most crowns done in the U.S. are traditionally cemented even though there are exceptions with certain types of crowns. A posterior or back tooth with a root canal is usually at a higher risk for breaking or cracking after a root canal and generally a crown is the standard of care for... more

Christian Yaste, DDS
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist

Risk of Infection Does Not Determine if you do a Crown or Veneer

Having a root canal done does not dictate what kind of dental treatment follows. We strive to get your infection healed before you do further dental treatment but there is not always a guarantee. 1- For some teeth, you only need a good bonded filling. 2- For other teeth you need veneers to cover the color. 3- Crowns can strenghten the tooth in some instances but not always. I have seen teeth break at the gum line so a crown does not guarantee the... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Risk of Root Canal Failure vs. Type of Restoration

The risk of endodontic therapy (root canal) is nor really affected by the type of restoration placed. The purpose of the restoration is to strenthen the tooth from possible fracture and create a normal appearance. Whether a veneer or crown is placed usually is determined by the amount of tooth structure available following the root canal.