Restoration after root canal: do i need a crown if most of the tooth structure is left (i want to preserve natural tooth as much as possible)

Crown necessary: A crown is required to protect the non-vital tooth from breaking or chipping. It will also change shade in the future without a crown.

Crown: The guideline is any back tooth that gets a root canal needs a crown. I tell my patients that if they aren't doing the crown there is no reason to do the root canal. Back teeth have a tendency to split after a root canal, thus requiring a crown.

A Judgement call: Years ago it was recommended that all teeth that undergo rct have a crown to protect the tooth from fracture as they do tend to become more fragile once the blood supply is gone. However, i ; some now believe in a very few select cases all that is needed is a bonded composite filling. That being said, each case is different and i would leave it up to the dentist treating you for guidance.

Discuss with dentist: You also do not want the tooth to split in half after investing time and money in the root canal. Depending on which tooth it is, you might not need a crown, but you could have an onlay, which protects just like a crown but less tooth structure is removed and more natural tooth is left. Discuss your concerns with your dentist.

Great concern!: It is great that you want to preserve as much tooth structure! i also want to add that, after a tooth receives root canal therapy, often inside the tooth is hollow. Even with the inside filled, the tooth becomes very fragile. Without a crown a tooth is more likely to split down to the root. When this happens, you will lose the entire tooth, as it has to be extracted. Do what the tooth needs.

Seal both ends: For root canal treatment to be successful the tooth has to be sealed at both ends. Usually a crown is recommended because of all the destruction to the tooth from decay and the ability of a crown to support the root that becomes more friable after root canal treatment. Yes, a crown is best after root canal treatment.

Depends: A crown is prefered for back teeth but if a front tooth with a smal access opening and most of tooth left it is posssible to just fill the hole. Back teeth have more force and a brittle tooth following root canal treatment can fracture.

Not always: If the access opening was conservative and no other tooth structure is missing, the best most conservative option may be a bonded composite restoration.

Usually: The am. Assoc. Of endodontists recommends that all posterior teeth receive cuspal protection( onlays or crowns) after endo! anterior teeth with small or no fillings may not need crowning, depending on your bite.

Final restoration : Root canal treatment is only the first step in returning your tooth to normal function. It is important to get a proper final restoration of the tooth in ensuring long-term success. The two most common options that you have are the placement of a dental crown or a filling. Rec.: see your dentist to help you in making this decision.

Sometimes: Your restorative dentist has to make that decision. Many times, as you seem to understand, there is enough tooth structure left to provide enough strength so that all that is needed in the endodonticaly treated tooth is a bonded filling. Sometimes this is not true and a crown is necessary.

Not natural now: a natural tooth has a blood and nerve supply and maintains its color. a root canal tooth has neither and becomes discolored and brittle and needs to be strengthened with a crown or it can fracture.

Possibly: Depending on the tooth a crown may or may not be indicated. If the tooth is an anterior or premolar tooth and the tooth is relatively intact a composite filling can be done. If the tooth is a molar, or back tooth, and the tooth has all its proximal walls intact, a composite filling can be done. However if that is not the case a crown would be indicated. Your Dentist should make the final decision.

Usually: root canal causes the tooth to become brittle, and protection is indicated with a crown /veneer

Crown root canal: Without seeing the tooth, the best answer I can provide is the following: A bonded laboratory fabricated restoration may be sufficient to restore the tooth to proper form and function. The closer the tooth is to the back of the mouth, the greater the forces it is subjected to while eating, so a crown might be the better choice.

Root canal: It really depends on the tooth- where it is located in the mouth, for example affront tooth that has a lot tooth left may not need a crown, just a filling, If it is a back tooth-why did you need the root canal in the first place- generally on the back teeth there is more force to the back teeth and you would need a crown to protect you from breaking An onlay may be a good alternative.

Depends: After a root canal, a final restoration is necessary. The amount of tooth structure, location n forces must be taken into consideration when deciding final restoration. Your doctor will explain what's best for your situation. Be well.

Yes: Crowns are typically indicated after root canal treatment is completed, regardless of the amount of tooth structure remaining. This is due to the loss of vitality of the tooth which make is more susceptible to fracture. A crown will adequately protect the tooth and restore its shape and function.

Yes 99% of them: Root canals cause a tooth to be more brittle. They need occlusal coverage.

Maybe -: It is suggested in the endodontic literature that posterior teeth have a six times greater chance of fracturing after root canal treatment. This may be due to changes in the moisture content of teeth with root canal treatment but may also be due to prior restorative procedures in root canal treated teeth. It is best to have a DDS evaluate the specific tooth in question and trust the decision.

Would recommend: A tooth without it's pulp (nerve supply,) that has had a root canal will be more susceptible to breakage. If the restoration is an onlay, inlay, bonded filling, or a crown...listen to options...remaining tooth structure, gum tissue and support, opposing teeth and your existing bite are usually the keys to longevity of the tooth

Depends: In most instances the destruction leading to the need for a root canal is significant enough that a crown is indicated to restore and protect the remaining structure. If the circumferential integrity of the tooth remains and the access was small and the internal (chamber) preparation is minimal, and the tooth is not in heavy contact, then perhaps no crown is needed. Check with your Dentist.