Tooth with crown broke, what are my options?

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I had a molar that had a root canal treatment, with a crown on it, that broke right at the gumline. That tooth had a problem of getting food, esp meat, stuck between the top of the crown and feels like inside the gum, so i gathered a portion of the tooth was still exposed (bad crown job i knew from the getgo)...i never went back to that dental office bec 2 of the dentists there did a bad job of my root canals. What would be my options in this case? Honestly, it doesnt bother me right now.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Any heroic effort to save a tooth will ultimately fail and can cost quite a bit.  While waiting for it to fail again you can have significant collateral damage, costing MUCH more in time, money, and adjacent teeth.  The best solution is normally an implant, but a bridge may be a good choice as well.Finding the right dentist to help can be a challenge, but most dentists can help you make the best decision.  It may mean referral to a surgeon or the dentist may be able to take care of it all themselves.  Simply ask about training and experience with implants and decide what you need to feel comfortable.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Great to hearr that the tooth isn't bothering you. since it had a root canal it is no longer alive so pain isn't really an issue. There are two possible outcomes for this tooth. It may be possible to have posts and a buildup placed and a new crown made. The most probable outcome is that the tooth will need to be removed and an implant or bridge placed.

Elizabeth Reiser-Loeber, DMD · Answer

The tooth needs to be extracted if it's broken at your gum line.Your options would then be an implant, bridge or partial.Finding a dentist you trust can be difficult. I'd try a referral from family or friends.Dr. Reiser

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