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I had an apicoectomy on my front tooth five weeks ago. Should I get a crown immediately or should I wait?

Xieybabe001Mar 4, 2024
I’m Lola , I’m twenty six years old . I’m a teacher and also an entrepreneur. I just got an apicoectomy on my front tooth and I haven’t gotten a crown on the tooth . Is it advisable to get a crown immediately or should I wait until months later ? Also I could still feel some tenderness on my gum due to the apicoectomy done five weeks ago . Is that normal ?

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Dr. Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Mar 6, 2024
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