The tooth does not hurt but it does bother me that the sensation is constant.The sensation is similar to having a cavity and eating sweets but it is waaay milder.I had x-rays taken and they do not show anything.Neither does the actual tooth under the crown.(I have a temp).The crown was loose at some point over the years but I had a dentist put it back in.Any idea what this might be?Should I ask the dentist to remove post so I can have an endo take a look with a microscope?Will it solve the prob?
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If there is the bleeding from the root after post and core with crown fell off, most likely there is a fracture. Usually these situations require extraction of the root, and later replacement with implant supported restoration or a bridge.
From the appearance of your picture, it looks like there could either be a gap between your crown and your tooth, or there is a ledge formed at the junction where the crown ends and the tooth starts. A gap may be able to be sealed to prolong the life of the crown and prevent food from...