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As long as the existing crown did not break or have recurrent decay there is a possibility that you can keep it. I would take the recommendation of your dentist. Good luck.
Hi:Depending on the fit of the crown, there is a possibility the crown can be reused if there is no damage to the porcelain during the root canal procedure.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Hello,No, it's not recommended to use the same porcelain crown after a root canal treatment.Dr. FrancoDentArtist Clinic
Hi:Often times your crown can be adjusted so that you don’t feel a bump in the back. I suggest you go back to your dentist for adjustment.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Hi:The root of the tooth will decay but may not fall out since it is supported by bone. It’s best to have the root removed before it decays.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Yes, a cavity could be under a crown & not visible on xrays. Xrays are 2 D & could be taken from different angles. For that reason, although xrays are very helpful but they are limited. The other issue is that the opacity of the crown is most probably blocking whatever is going on underneath. I...
HI:In order to get the original size of your tooth you need to place another crown once you remove the gold crown.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Hello! It sounds like you might have some cement left under your gums, you should go back to your dentist's office for them to be able to see it and if needed clean it, in the mean time try to gently floss. Hope this helps, good luck
Hello, In that case, if the gums and crown are healthy, it could be that the material that the crown was made from is giving you a weird taste, if it is a PFM crown [Porcelain Fused to Metal] this could be the issue. Again, given the fact that both the crown and gums are healthy, this could...
