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From the sounds of things, I would expect that it can be cemented back, as long as your root hasn't suffered a fracture. If your root is fractured, you will need the tooth pulled. This is why it is important that you see your dentist very soon. You do not want to damage your root,if not damaged already. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD
It sounds like thatlittle screw that is left inside is a post. This can detach from thecrown and sometimes the post itself can completely come out. So, in this caseprovided that the tooth hasn’t fractured underneath and the crown fitsaccordingly, you can often re-cement that. The dentist is the best person toassess this because if the post needs some more sub structure to support thecrown then this can be built up. If the sub structure is beyond the boundariesof the crown then most likely you will need a new crown.
That "screw" is called a post, which is oftentimes placed into the top portion of a root canal to strengthen the already weak tooth, and also aid in giving more substance (called a core) for the crown that will follow.If the post and core are both in good shape and have not broken, and the crown fits well, then the crown can usually be recemented onto your root. If a substantial part of the post or core have been lost, then you might need a new post and core, followed with a new crown.
There are a few things that can be causing your discomfort following the root canal. Since it was done recently, it may be that your bite needs adjusted. If you're biting too heavy on that tooth, it can cause discomfort in the ligament around the tooth (called the PDL). Another possibility is...
The short answer to this is no. Most likely this crown will have to be replaced once your braces are finished, once the teeth are moved and teeth are positioned with good retention. The idea is that they won’t move. If there has been any movement between the gum line and the tooth crown, this m...
HI:It’s best to get the crown recemented right away before any shift in your tooth takes place.Best,Dr. Maddahi