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In my experience the answer is yes. I have had three root canals and only one crown. Let me explain before you get excited. I had an uneventful, yet rather expensive root canal/crown combo shortly after having my son 8 years ago. Then I had another root canal done in 2/08. I had a temporary filling in place. I never went to get the crown done because it was too expensive and I had lost my dental coverage. Well fast forward to today and I had to get another root canal on that same tooth because it became reinfected and was throbbing painful. So while researching "how long until Novocaine wears off". I saw this question was unanswered and thought I could share my experience. I know the entire root canal/crown thing is really darn expensive but in my experience don't wait, 'lest you want to do it all over again.' By the way, the charge to redo my root canal was more, not less expensive the second time around. You better believe I am getting my crown right away this time.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is always best to have a crown placed on any tooth, especially a posterior (back) tooth such as a molar or bicuspid after root canal treatment. This is to help prevent the tooth from breaking or fracturing. Failure to do so could result in loss of the tooth.
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∙ 12y agoIt is important to get a crown on a tooth that has had a root canal in posterior teeth because they are suceptible to fracturing. If it is an anterior tooth (one of the front six on top or bottom) fracture is less likely but may be required on these also depending on how much natural tooth structure is left.
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∙ 12y agoNo, a root canal is not necessarily required when getting a crown.
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∙ 12y agoNO
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Is replacing bonded tooth with a crown necessary to prevent root canal?
Is replacing bonded tooth with a crown necessary to prevent root canal?
What is the difference between a dental post and dental build up?
A dental post is necessary when a root canal procedure has been done on a tooth that requires a crown. A build up is done on a tooth that needs a crown and has not had a root canal.
Can a tooth that has a crown but no root canal hurt if the crown falls off?
yes it can
Can you lose a tooth easy after getting a root canal?
If you don't have a crown placed on a root canaled tooth, it could fracture or break resulting in the tooth having to be extracted.
Do dentists remove the root of a tooth when a root canal is performed?
Yes, They do remove it. The reason for getting a tooth treated with the root canal treatment is because of the cavity of the teeth which has reached its root level and has started causing pain. Hence it is removed and treatment is completed by covering the infected tooth with the crown.
What is the cost of a root amputation?
2,000 to 2,500 with the root canal, core build-up, and crown
Should you have your crown replaced or filled after a retreatment root canal?
crowned.
Do you need a crown if you have a root canal on a lower left molar performed over a bridge?
If you have a root canal done, most likely you'll need a crown. But if it was done through a bridge, there is already a crown on that tooth. A bride is just three or more crowns fused into one piece to replace a missing tooth. It is possible that doing a root canal through the brige will damage the bridge and the whole until may need to be replaced if that happens. But that's not common.
After root canal tooth cracked what has to be done?
well.. it depends.. if the crack was in the crown.. then a prep is done then a fixed crown is placed.. but if the crack extended to the root.. then the tooth will be indecated for extraction.
Can a root canal and crown be done in one day?
Usually - yes. Today, dentists have advanced instruments and equipment that makes it possible to complete a root canal in one appointment. Not all dentists have these instruments in their office, and some choose to perform a root canal the way they were taught in dental school many years ago. These procedures can take two or more appointments.You should also be aware that a tooth that has a root canal usually requires a restoration called a crown. This is because a tooth with a root canal will tend to get brittle and will likely fracture in the future. The crown will prevent this from happening. A crown usually requires at least two appointments, unless the dentist uses a Cerec crown mill in his office and the crown ins fabricated while you wait.Yes. A root canal can usually be performed in one appointement, unless there is an infection, or other complications that require more visits.
Can root canal be done after a tooth has been capped?
Yes... if the dental crown is all perfect then no need to take it out. A hole can be created through the crown and root canal can be performed and in the end that hole is sealed with composite fillings ideally.
Tooth is sore 2 months after root canal and crown?
A tooth can be mildly sore two months after root canal therapy, because of the stress that the tooth has undergone. If the pain is more severe, it would be good to check it with a dentist, because the crown might need more adjustments, or there might be still some infection remained from the root canal.
