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Front tooth crowning
I have a chipped front left tooth for which I need crowning. My doctor is recommending a root canal before the crowning is done. Is RCT really necessary. OPG scan is attached
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It seems to be a root canal case but the x-rays are not clear and I have not examined u clinically. If there is infection then definitely go for it. Take care and God bless.
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Root canal treatment is required if there is any symptom of infection / if the nerve is expected to be exposed while preparing for the crown. If not a vital tooth can also have a crown without any problem for several years
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Hi.. The doctor who has advised you has seen you clinically as well so it's better to go by his opinion.. Also, you haven't mentioned if you have any other symptoms of pain, sensitivity, any pus discharge or discolouration of tooth..
If in doubt take a second opinion but clinical examination is must.
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Dr. Ismail Qureshi
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If the tooth is discolored ,
or if you have pain in that tooth ,
or if your tooth has become non vital,
or if its angulated/tilted,
then RCT is needed..
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Dr. N Srinivas
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Hyderabad
In your case, rct is needed as apart from chipping your tooth seems to be out of arch also
Having said that clinical examination is primary to come to a proper diagnosis
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Dr. Animesh Jaisawal
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Varanasi
You did not tell what was the exact reason for chipping off of front tooth. If it was due to trauma or some accident etc then its better to get RCT done before capping otherwise just capping will do. Thanks
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