Is a crown really needed after a root canal?
Q.
Hi! I got question about root canal treatment. I work as a dental nurse(trainee for now) so i don’t know everything yet. My husband required root cana treatment for upper 6, that’s fine, but my question is will he need the crown on top of this toot,my dentis said that this is neccesary ,because the toof is dead and will be more brittle…I read on the forum that the crown is neccesay when tooth haven’t got big filling. now when i work as a dental nurse I’ve seen few cases,when the patient with the crown had decay under the crown.So finally question: is the crown is always needed?? thank you DR Hughes
Hi! I got question about root canal treatment. I work as a dental nurse(trainee for now) so i don’t know everything yet. My husband required root cana treatment for upper 6, that’s fine, but my question is will he need the crown on top of this toot,my dentis said that this is neccesary ,because the toof is dead and will be more brittle…I read on the forum that the crown is neccesay when tooth haven’t got big filling. now when i work as a dental nurse I’ve seen few cases,when the patient with the crown had decay under the crown.So finally question: is the crown is always needed?? thank you DR Hughes
A.
Hi
More often than not, when a tooth has required a root canal treatment, it is necessary to crown that tooth for long term stability and to prevent the tooth from fracturing. The dentist or endodontist who carried out the treatment will usually advise if that’s necessary. I would say if it’s been advised then it should be carried out but you can always seek a second opinion
Mark
Hi
More often than not, when a tooth has required a root canal treatment, it is necessary to crown that tooth for long term stability and to prevent the tooth from fracturing. The dentist or endodontist who carried out the treatment will usually advise if that’s necessary. I would say if it’s been advised then it should be carried out but you can always seek a second opinion
Mark
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