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What can be done about my broken tooth? (Photo)

Hello, I broke a small part of my tooth (number 19) and I was wondering what would need to be done to fix this tooth? Does it look like it needs a root canal? And would it be possible to fix it with an onlay instead of a crown? Is there anything else that can be done for it?

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Dr. Richard Gochman, DDS (retired)
Dr. Richard Gochman, DDS (retired)
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Answered on May 26, 2022
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