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I'm getting a root canal in the morning, will my dentist put a crown on top? as my tooth is discoloured.
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Yes: after the root canal treatment is finished, it is recommended that a buil up and a crown be placed on the treated tooth. This is not necessarily done at the same appointment.
Answered 5/30/2015
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Root canal: Crowns are recommended after a root canal to provide strength and prevent the tooth from fracturing. This is a separate procedure and usually done as a separate procedure.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Of course: generally teeth need a crown after a root canal so the tooth will not break.
Answered 3/3/2015
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Many options: There are many options to choose from after a root canal, depending on the location of the tooth. Molars are usually better suited with full coverage. Anterior teeth, depending on the state and reason for the root canal may be treated more conservatively with internal bleaching and a composite filling or laminate. Again, this is dependent on the amount of tooth structure remaining.
Answered 3/3/2015
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Ask: Ask your Dentist. It's usually recommended that a root canal treated tooth be crowned, but not always.
Answered 7/15/2016
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