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Capping isn't done after my rct
I had my rct done in 2017 of my 2 lower insicors teeth but my doctor had not put any crown over it recently I got a cavity on my molar, is capping mandatory ?or I can be fine without it?
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Generally after RCT a crown over the tooth is adviced.
However in case of front teeth there is an option for permanent restoration after RCT as the chewing pressure on front teeth is less.
It will also depend on the damage to the teeth, if the upper part of the tooth with RCT is damaged it will require a crown.
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Consult online for better evaluation.
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Get your RCT treated teeth checked every 6 months.
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Hello. After undergoing a root canal treatment, it is always advised to place a crown on that particular tooth. While chewing, most of the load is taken up by the pre-molar and molar tooth. in this case, it is absolutely possible for the tooth to facture or break due to the (masticatory) chewing forces.
This can be prevented by placing a well contoured and well fitted crown on the tooth.
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Please visit a dentist at the earliest to get your crown placement done.
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Capping is necessary for the molar tooth after RCT... Because whenever you consume food, most of the chewing force is beared by the premolar and molar teeth to break the food into pieces...
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Mostly lower anterior teeth doesn't need cap when conservative RCT performed.,but it's always better to get cap done after Root canal.
If you go without cap option.,it will lead to tooth fracture over the time.
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fix the Cap on earliest
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metal,metal ceramic,all Ceramic cap options available
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Dr. Akhil Ragh P
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Kozhikode
For root canal treated tooth it's always better to put a crown on it. Otherwise there are chances of re infection of the tooth or the tooth may get fractured if you unknowingly bite anything hard on it.
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