Can I have a temporary crown placed on a tooth that has had a root canal without having the core build up/post
Can I have a temporary crown placed on a tooth that has had a root canal without having the core build up/post put in.
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After a root canal, the tooth can get brittle. A core buildup or post & core adds strength to the tooth... guess I should have elaborated on this when I answered your initial question...
If you put a temporary crown on a tooth that does not have any of the above to strengthen it, chances are the tooth will fracture at the gumline. In that case, either it will then need a crown-lengthening or it may need to be extracted. After your hard-earned money was spent on root canal treatment to save the tooth, I'd hate to see it went to waste if the tooth needs to be removed.
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