Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a root canalled tooth that already has a permanent crown on it be retreated? if so how is it done?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Hole through the top of the crown to gain access, then retreat.
Answered 5/20/2019
175 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had a root canal done on one tooth,no crown. tooth next to it became infected,extracted.See black on "no crown" tooth. Is it infected again?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Is it normal to feel some sensitivity or slight pain after I got my permanent crown? The tooth had a root canal and it feels sensitive when I chew
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hello, one week ago i had a root canal done on my tooth and then last friday i had a temprary crown put on. Anyhow I noticed now today that the two teeth after the one that got the temp crown has black lines on the top of both teeth which was not there a
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can permanent crowns be removed to do a root canal or is it safe to perform one with a permanent crown? Had a broken filling -tooth and had crown put on 7 yrs ago?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What is crowning? Normally those that did root canal treatment did the crowning also. Does it permanently stick to teeth?
Loose tooth post-root canal & crowning, how can this be remedied?
I'm going for a root canal done on my tooth and having a crown fitted. How does the procedure work?
My crown came out from tooth n19 and part the tooth came out with it (tooth part longer than crown, root canal done on tooth), What are my options?
Root canal done to front tooth. But can I still get a crown?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
