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Root canal done to front tooth. but can i still get a crown?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sure: Most teeth that have had root canal therapy need a crown due to the amount of tooth structure missing.

Answered 1/18/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Sure: Depending on how much tooth is remaining. You may need a crown. Often the tooth needs a post/core foundation build-up to provide enough structure to support and retain the crown. The post goes into the canal space and helps hold the build-up in place, along with the ramaining tooth. The tooth is then prepared and the crown is then made to fit over the build-up and the tooth structure. Good luck.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Dr. Abraham Jaskiel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Crown front tooth: The answer depends on how much real tooth structure is remaining. If the tooth is vulnerable to breaking than you need a crown to hold the tooth together so the tooth doesn't break beneath the gums which cannot be repaired. If there plenty of tooth still remaining on a front tooth (not back), than i usually don't crown it. Ask your dentist to evaluate.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: Crowns are an ideal way to restore teeth that have been broken, or have been treated by root canal, front or back.

Answered 3/9/2015

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