Does the endodontist put the filling and temporary crown? Or does he only do the root canal and not the temporary crown.

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Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,Typically the endodontist performs the root canal and places a temporary filling.  After treatment is complete, you'll return to your dentist for the crown.  Depending on the dental office, the crown procedure will take 1-2 appointments.  If your dentist places a temporary crown then you'll return about a week later for your permanent crown.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  An endodontist typically will only treat a root canal and place a temporary filling.  You will then go back to your general dentist to have a permanent filling placed and prep for a crown.  A temporary crown will be placed initially and then you'll have a subsequent visit to have your final crown placed.  The only time a crown may not be placed is if it's an anterior tooth.  We hope this helps and we wish you all the best!

Yasser A. Elseweifi, DDS · Answer

An endodontist usually does the root canal treatment and may create a space for a post then puts a temporary crown. He/she may also place a post and build up.

David M. Schertzer, DDS · Answer

Endodontist typically will only perform the root canal and the place a temporary filling.  However, if the referring dentist requests, the endodontist may place a permanent filling (buildup) and post if required.

Does the endodontist put the filling and temporary crown? Or does he only do the root canal and not the temporary crown.

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Does the endodontist put the filling and temporary crown? Or does he only do the root canal and not the temporary crown.

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