While getting tooth drilled down for temporary crown, there was significant nerve pain in a certain area. I was unable to chew on that side while I had the temporary crown. I went back 3 weeks later to have the permanent crown placed. The new crown didn't fit properly and she need to go back in with the drill prior to the new impression. I was unable to tolerate the nerve sensitivity. Do I need a root canal? I paid for the crown and I do not have one because I could not tolerate the pain
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Please go to your doctor as soon a possible. Crown lengthening is a common treatment procedure used to expose more tooth above the gum line where a tooth or teeth have broken or decayed at or close gum level. In order for your dentist to fabricate a restoration, a filling or a crown...
I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. First it is very hard to answer the question depending on the type of implant was originally placed.
From the x-rays, it looks like there is 2 possibilities for the pain
1. depending on the type of implant, the crown and the...
It is not a good idea to be without a temporary crown for this long. Temporary crown protects the prep, gum, and tooth movement. It should not take a month to get a permanent crown. It seems that there might be other issues in play since your dentist is delaying putting your...
