I have neglected my teeth for years and my 2nd molar has chipped off to gumline. There is like 25% of tooth not chipped at gumline. Can it be saved with rootcanal treatment and crown or would the tooth need to be removed and possibly need a dental implant?
April 27, 2016
Answer: Implant is an excellent option This is a very good question and I come across this dilemma several times a week. It is hard to say from the photo if your tooth is restorable, but from my experience, even if you could save this tooth, it may not last that long as the foundation is very weak and this molar tooth is under a lot of biting forces as well. The most cost effective treatment with the longest lasting result is placing a dental implant in the area of this broken tooth. Implants have a great success track and last a long time with proper care and maintenance. I hope this helped.
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April 27, 2016
Answer: Implant is an excellent option This is a very good question and I come across this dilemma several times a week. It is hard to say from the photo if your tooth is restorable, but from my experience, even if you could save this tooth, it may not last that long as the foundation is very weak and this molar tooth is under a lot of biting forces as well. The most cost effective treatment with the longest lasting result is placing a dental implant in the area of this broken tooth. Implants have a great success track and last a long time with proper care and maintenance. I hope this helped.
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