I recently changed my dentist as I wasn't really happy with my NHS dentist. This private dentist has now advised me to have a crown removed, I had root canal treatment and this crown less than a year ago. I did have toothache on this crown soon after I had it done, to which the NHS dentist gave me antibiotics. Since then this tooth has been fine, no ache and no symptoms. Should I have this crown removed and have an implant done?
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A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
Based on the photo, the x-ray which is not very good, and your description I would recommend that if your dentist (you may want to get more than one opinion) says that the Root Canal is okay that you have your tooth restored with a Post and Core and then a Crown as soon as possible. I...
Adjustments as you stated are for bite issues. I'm surprised that an x-ray of that tooth was not done after cementation when you returned with pain so many times. It would have ruled out excess cement or truama of any sort. Now you have no molar occlussion? Not Good. I think you need to...
An onlay would be more conservative if there was a smaller amount of decay with less tooth structure missing. I think the best bet here is a post, bonded core build up and a crown.
