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If a tooth has undergone filling earlier and later we goes for its root canal treatment,than,will its capping requires the support of adjacent tooth?
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Root Canal tooth: The tooth is weakened by loss of blood supply & loss of tooth structure as a result of filling & access to do Root Canal Therapy. That is why it requires a crown & usually internal support such as a post. If the tooth has adequate tooth structure & a well fitting crown, additional support from other teeth is not necessary. If that's not the case, splinting to other tooth is option-or ext & implant
Answered 11/11/2017
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