A physical injury or severe cavity can destroy a significant portion of your tooth above the gum line. These problems often call for root canal therapy before the placement of a dental crown to keep the tooth safe. However, there are times when more involved work is needed. Your endodontist is able to address trouble that might be difficult for your general dentist to deal with. One example is when an infection or injury is out of reach for a typical root canal – while your regular dentist may be unable to help, your endodontist can provide oral surgery to address the issue. Another situation where our practice can help is one where the tooth simply lacks structure to hold a restoration. The appropriate treatment can make sure that a crown has the support it needs to stay in place and contribute to your bite function.
The Post And Core procedure rebuilds tooth structure with the help of a metal rod that is inserted into the root canal of a vulnerable tooth. After its insertion, a filling material will be applied to give more support to your tooth. The Core Buildup procedure is recommended when there is not a need to insert a post. After resin material is applied to build up the tooth structure above your gum line, you can return to your dentist to have a custom dental crown applied.
When you want to save a tooth that is in jeopardy of being extracted, talk to your endodontist! With our advanced imaging technology, we can review your oral health trouble and see how a more involved procedure might be able to help you. Through oral surgery, root canal therapy, and retreatment for teeth that have undergone work in the past, we can respond to many serious concerns without making the removal of your tooth a necessity.
Omni Endodontics is prepared to help individuals who need work done to rebuild their tooth structure before they can receive a restoration. To learn more about our practice and services, please reach out to our endodontic treatment office in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!
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