If money is
not an issue, replacing the gold crown would be the best idea. A bonded
restorative material would be the best way to fill the root canal access
opening, not mechanically retained amalgam. I wouldn’t worry about having the
old crown removed.
No,
it’s not a problem. Your endodontist will clean and disinfect the canals as
part of the procedure. You will need the tooth to be built up and a new crown
done. Your dentist can determine whether or not a post is needed.
Thank you for your question. You should absolutely let your general dentist know. You wouldn't want it to come off, as you may aspirate it or even damage your underlying tooth otherwise. Any amount of time with an improper fitting temporary crown or no crown may affect the fit of your...