This was not an option given by my dentist. Two options were to drill through the existing crown, or saw off the crown and replace with another crown, but doesn't that involve removing the rest of the crown anyways? My crown is less than a year old, and I don't feel like paying for another at this point.
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Answer: Recent Crown Does Not Have to be Removed After Root Canal
Hi MD. Good question. In your case, since you had a crown for 7 years without any fractruing issues, we could make the assumption that there is a problem with the material used to make the new crown.
Either the wrong material was used (a more esthetic, but weaker material used...
Please really consider the implant. It will be the most stable option choice for decades to come with less risk to other issues vs a bridge. The perforated tooth is hopeless and needs to be replaced with an implant. in some cases (yours may be one) the implant can be placed the same day as the...
Thank you for your question. There several variables present , when we discuss dental work. Right choice of the materials is just one component of the success. Doctor's experience in general and with this material, in specific is another component. Dental technician, who is actually fabricating...
