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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.
Sounds like you may need a re-treat root canal or possibly a fracture of the tooth. I would highly recommend that you see a dentist ASAP, so that your tooth can be saved. Not having dental insurance is really not that big of a deal, because dental insurance usually only pays the 50%...
Hot and cold sensitivity for that period of time following crown placement usually means that there is a nerve problem. You will likely need a root canal if the pain does not subside soon. If the sensitivity lingers for a period of time following having anything hot or cold you...
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