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Post and core /crownlenghthening
What is the difference between post and core and crown lenghtening..which is the better option to fix a crown if ones tooth is small to fix a crown cap
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Post and core if for support of crown as it acts as a pillar whereas crown lengthening gives height to the natural tooth so that crown doesn’t keep coming out all the time and has good support
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Well post n core is done only after rct to increase strength of tooth n crown lengthning for gums to increase space for crown area but indications depends on ur particular tooth condition .so i need to know exactly kindly consult me
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If d tooth is small than crown lengthening.. if tooth is broke. U need strength post n core
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Dr. Anjana Sethi
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
If crown length is small to place a cap need to go for crown lengthning
Post and core is basically a procedure done after rct in which post is a screw act like a pillar and core is a build up of tooth....it is done when very less healthy tooth structure is left because of caries
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Dr. Sugandh Mittal
Pediatric Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
In crown lengthening, gums r cut to expose d root part . It's a surgical procedure.
Post n core is done after RCT, kind of a screw is placed in d root... like a pillar over which tooth crown can b seated.
Each treatment has it's own indication n contraindication. It depends on individual needs.
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clinical n radiographic examination r mandatory for d rt treatment plan.
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