Can the dentist drill out the broken part of the tooth in the crown and reuse the crown?

September 20, 2019
Asked By:kangarooroxy in Hot Springs National Park, AR

My tooth, with a crown on it broke. I am guessing I will have to have an implant. Can they drill out the broken part of the tooth in the crown and reuse the crown? The crown is in excellent shape.

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November 28, 2019

Answer: Unfortunately no

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Answer: Unfortunately no

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