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Root canal and cap

2018-01-17 17:09:13
Is it important to get a cap fitted on your tooth after a root canal? Or only the filling of tooth is fine..
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Yes it's very important to immediately fix a cap on the RCT treated tooth or else the tooth will fracture.

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Mostly for posterior teeth ( back teeth like molars and premolars ) it is ideal to crown ( cap ) the tooth if cuspal damage is there For front teeth an case to case review works whether a cap is reqd or not
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If Crown Has been Advised by Your Dentist Please do not delay it

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