Tooth next to right front had root canal and 4 weeks ago had a new crown and has been loose ever since. Dentist told me the problem is the root. When I had the previous crown it was solid but the crown had been warn so I opted for a new crown. The temporary crown he cemented was tight but since the new one has been in, it has been loose. I think it is the interior fit of the new crown not either properly fitting the base buildup and/or the bonding issue. Please advise, thank you very much, Richard
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From what you have explained, I would not invest money in restoring this
root, and that is all that is left of the tooth. Placing crowns on the adjacent weakened tooth
may not be cost effective in the long run.
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