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Root Canal involving a Bridge?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Keith Blankenship, DDS
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Tags: bridge, preparation, root canal

What is the process if I need a root canal in one of my teeth that is holding the bridge?

4 answers to Root Canal involving a Bridge?

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Root Canal along with a Bridge

This sepends on whether a new bridge is being fabricated or a root canal is needed under an exisitng bridge. If a root canal has to be performed and a new bridge being made, thenthe root canal is first then the bridge. If a bridge exists and a root canal is required, then a hole is created at the top fo the tooth and a root canal is done throught this hole., The hole is then filled with a tooth colored restoration. Typicaly no problems occur with either procedure although... more
Keith Blankenship, DDS

Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
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Root canal under bridge?

This scenario happens quite offen. A small hole is made in the bridge abutment and the tooth is accessed to locate the nerve. Once the root canal is completed the hole that was made is filled with a filling material. It should not damage the integrity of the crown in any way.
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Root canals can be done through a bridge

It can be a common procedure to perform a root canal on a tooth that is part of a bridge, without removing the bridge. After the tooth is anesthetized, a hole can be made through the bridge to access the inside of the tooth. Then the root canal procedure can be done. After the root canal treatment is completed, the access hole can be filled with a restorative material. There are some circumstances where the bridge has to be replaced: If there is porcelain... more
Kristen Berning, DDS

Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist
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Root canal on a bridge abutment

This problem happens quite a bit in restorative dentistry and the process is as follows: After the tooth is very numb and comfortable 1. Use of a fine diamond with lots of water is used to access the tooth and actually drill a hole through the crown and the actual tooth 2. The root canal system is entered and the procedure is completed 3. the access hole in the crown is filled with a composite resin or similar tooth colored restoration 4. The access could cause porcelain... more
J. Willis Baker, DDS

Wichita Cosmetic Dentist

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