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Just because a crown needs replacement from chipping or a fracture does not necessarily mean that a new buildup is required. If there is decay under the crown or an existing buildup that comes loose during the removal of the existing crown this would most likely necessitate the need for a new buildup. If the integrity of the tooth and existing buildup is solid and free from decay then a new buildup should not be needed.
Great questions! For most all crown procedures and crown replacement procedures a core build-up is included on the treatment plan. You can't tell a patient that a tooth won't need a build-up until the crown is removed even if it is just a cracked crown. When the crown is removed, many times decay is detected or the existing build up comes out with the removal of the cracked crown requiring a new build up. If it's not that old, decay is probably not going to be an issue. It's just a matter of the integrity of the existing build-up after removal of the crown. I think your doctor is just trying to make sure you have a figure of the worst case scenario. It feels much better when you leave to owe less and not more. I would give your dentist a call and confirm this is indeed his policy. Best of luck.Hank D. Michael, DMD
The build up is the foundation for the crown. If the foundation is intact upon removal of the fractured crown, then your dentist should just remake a new crown.
Go see the dentist, it should be an easy fix to adjust the crown. It is possible that when you were numb, you were not biting right. Make sure your dentist checks the bite in protrusive movement. My only concern is that your crown has metal in the back, and that is usually done when there is not...
Your dentist was right to tell you, to have all your teeth done at the same time !Now that the dental bridge needs replacement, I hope that your dentist or cosmetic dentist used a master ceramist, in which they record the exact shade, and with the help of digital photography, you will have...
If I understand your question correctly, you are having pain in the tooth NEXT to the root canal tooth after it was prepared for a crown. The tooth that is having pain may need a root canal as well. Depending on the condition of the tooth prior to the crown (ie decay, old fillings,...
