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Is it possible to drill through emax porcelain crown to take root canal out?

nina001Jun 24, 2014
I am trying to give myself bit time to save for new crowns as I had to replace them eventually but it has been only 5 weeks since original ones ware placed. Due to bad dental work I need root canal and like to Ask is it possible to extract root with crown on by drilling through it ?

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Dr. Donald L. Wilcox, DDS
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Dr. Lawrence Singer, DMD (in memoriam)
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German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended

Without any xrays, it is hard to say, but I can suggest you change that crown and you will not need to touch the gums,that way they would be even,and looking healthy,taking x rays in different angles would help, to see the crown adjustment also, Hope this helps.

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Hi:Depending on where the chip is, you might be able to get a composite filling.  However if the chip on the cusp most likely you either need an onlay or a crown.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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Find a dentist who does internal bleaching. Some of the root canal material is removed and a special bleach is used to whiten the inside of the tooth. Teeth that are "dead" sometimes can turn very dark. That is what your seeing through your gum.... A very dark root.

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