What can be done to correctly fit an irreplaced crown?
Q. I had a crown on a back molar which did not fit correctly and is in the process of being replaced. I have a dull ache in the tooth area to the rear of the tooth. It is not the throbbing of a regular root canal type pain. An endodontist could not see damage to the nerve or root other than the poorly fitting crown which is now gone and a temporary in place. I am getting intermittent pain but am concerned about getting a root canal as a previou s root canal on a bottom molar left permanent nerve damage. What do you suggest?
A. The fact that an endodontist could not find a problem with your root would generally indicate that the tooth can be crowned. However be aware that despite the endodontists reassurance the tooth may still need to have nerve treatment at a later date- this usually cna be done through the final crown although a filling will then need to be placed or even a new crown.
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