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I had got root canal treatment done in one of my teeth, but a portion of that tooth cracked and broke off.Please advise any ideas
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Repair the broken part of the teeth and place crown / cap on the tooth.
Best crowns could be Zirconia
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Tooth has broken because cap wasn't put after rct was done?
Please go for a crown if you haven't
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If broken part is not big enough then u can go for capping now also.
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it needs physicalevaluation...go fr capping asap
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
Root canal treatment is usually required for the teeth that are structurally weak in themselves and that is why caps are suggested for these teeth after the treatment is over. I am sure the broken portion can be repaired back before a cap can be fabricated for the same tooth. But it is possible to give a rational opinion only after look at the clinical condition of the tooth. It would be better if you consult your dentist regarding this query for a better opinion. Trust me that no dentist would prefer extraction over root canal treatment and that also one which is completed successfully. It is not only your money but the time and effort of the dentist which is at stake.
Regards.
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Dr. Santosh Challa
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get a dental checkup done and if tooth is not broken more than 40% post and crown will be sufficient.
Less than that only filling and crowning will do.
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