Is it okay to wait for 3 months to get a crown after root canal?

Question

Loose tooth post-root canal & crowning, how can this be remedied?

Answer 1

Discuss: Discuss this with your Dentist. Depends on the integrity of your remaining tooth structure and your occlusion. Delay may allow adjacent and opposing teeth to collapse into area where crown integrity is compromised. Delay may allow deterioration of temporary restoration. Ask your Dentist.

Answer 2

Follow DDS advise: Probably not. It is advisable to follow your dentist's advise. You should temporize your tooth ASAP to avoid additional complications, such as fracture, which may lead to extraction and additional expense for an implant.

Answer 3

Not uncommon: However, if you need a crown, you should get a temporary crown or filling ASAP.

Answer 4

Many factors: A great deal depends on the tooth itself, how it was left, and several other factors. The principal problem is the other teeth around and opposing the root canal tooth. They may shift into the space left by the loss of tooth structure. If it is a front tooth or if the tooth is largely intact, and there is a long term (hard) temporary, you should be OK. If not get a temporary crown.

Answer 5

Usually: It's best to have the tooth properly restored as soon as possible after Root Canal Therapy is completed. However, sometimes I wait to be sure the RCT is successful before restoring the tooth. Your own dentist can discuss these issues with you.

Answer 6

Not uncommon: However, if you need a crown, you should get a temporary crown or filling ASAP.

Answer 7

Asymptomatic : When the tooth is asymptomatic. Your dentist will proceed to seat your crown. Waiting too long can lead to tooth loss, so remember to complete your crown within 2 months, unless there are unusual circumstances which cause your dentist to wait.

Answer 8

Within 4 weeks: After root canal therapy the tooth is weaker an can fracture. A post and core may be indicated to build up the tooth but a crown will make the tooth stronger under full function. This all should be completed within 4 weeks post root canal therapy.

Answer 9

Soon: You want to have a crown done as soon as you are free from symptoms from the root canal, usually within a month. Talk to your dentist or endodontist about your particular tooth for the best timeframe for you.

Answer 10

Crown after RCT: Usually it is advisable to wait two weeks after root canal treatment for the final crown to be placed. During this time it is made sure that the tooth is completely asymptomatic and there is no pain or discomfort present on that tooth. That signifies the success of the root canal and at that point a final crown can be placed.

Answer 11

Wait carefully: The best answer is to wait until the tooth has returned to a normal feel. This may take 2 days or 2 months, or in rare cases, never. If the tooth has delayed healing, seek evaluation by an endodontist prior to placing the crown. Always be careful to not overstress the tooth in the meantime, as it would be a shame to have it fracture.

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