I had a root canal (or Endodontic therapy for purists) on this tooth a bit back because it had fractured. My current dentist told me that I needed to have a crown put on it to keep the tooth from breaking off.
This is what it looked like before the crown was put on, a large portion of the original tooth is removed to make room for the crown:
I have a temporary crown in now, the permanent one takes two weeks to make.
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I’m glad you listened to your dentist & got the crown. As a retired person of the field of dentistry, and recipient of root canals & crowns, believe me, it’s necessary. However, do NOT let your dentist talk you into a full porcelain crown on a molar (the cost is higher, that’s why they want to do it). My 85 year old Father’s dentist wanted to do that for him, and I refused to allow it. Boy, did I get a dirty look from the office manager. The pressure of chewing is too great and will crack the porcelain crown. For front teeth it’s ok, but metal only on molars!!!!!!!
@ Vicki
Honestly, I have no idea what they used (pretty sure it’s metal) but my sister was the dental assistant (my mom is in the field too) so I’m sure it’s all good.