Can an endodontist drill through a permanent dental crown to do a root canal or does the crown have to come off (crown is affixed to bridge)?

Yes: Your crown does it need to be removed to,have a root canal. It is routine to drill a hole thru the crown and do the root canal. If the crown is defective and decay in the tooth then the crown may need to be replaced. However if the crown is in good condition then the hole may be repaired following the root canal.

Access: Yes, the endodontist can drill through the crown. Endodontic care should be performed on periodontally sound teeth. If the bony support is compromised the tooth may need to be extracted.

Endodontist can: Endodontist can do it and not brake your crown. Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth, and have at least 2-3 years of advanced training in root canals. They are experts at diagnosing and relieving tooth pain/infection, and use advanced equipment to treat patients efficiently and comfortably.

Drill through: Yes, the endodontist can drill through, finish root canal and patch hole in crown.

Ok to do: If the tooth does not have decay under the abutment, the root canal can be performed through the crown. There is always the risk of the porcelain fracturing off of the crown.

Yes: Yes, the endodontist can drill through the crown to perform the root canal. This is very common and the bridge usually does not have to be removed to have the treatment.